Genesis 22:1-24: Summary: As it turns out, the condition of God's unconditional covenant with Abraham is a love for God that obeys God all the way to death on a figural cross. The stakes are Gospel-high. The test is revelatory of God's heart for sinners. In Abraham's passing of it by faith in God and His Word, Isaac casts the shadow of the eternal Lamb, even as that shadow is cast over him. He is Abraham's only son, and this son of promise is to be sacrificed in service of God's glory. Abraham shows no hesitation, down to the last moment. At that time, Heaven halts him. Faith is proven in that it reflects the heart of God. Accordingly, God provides His own sacrifice in Isaac's place. Abraham returns home with Isaac, freed by the life and death of God's ram. The Lord will provide. The Lamb is coming! This promise will go forward, now through Isaac and Rebekah, to its global achievement. All who trust in Jesus will be blessed on account of Him Who bore our curse.