“Private Worship in Action”

“Private Worship in Action”
Genesis 22:1-5

2 Kings 17:39 reads, “You must worship only the Lord your God. He is the one who will
rescue you from all your enemies.” (NLT) This verse records a major benefit to those who
prioritize reverencing God. All believers are commanded to express adoration for the Lord
both publicly and privately. There are various components that should be valued by any
Christian who worships God faithfully. This lesson is designed to share some crucial
elements that should be a part of one’s private worship of God.

Breakdown of Genesis 22:1-18

1. The for Abraham Verses 1-2
2. The by Abraham Verses 3-10
3. The to Abraham Verses 11-18

1. A vital part of your private worship is .
Verse 3
“The next morning Abraham got up early. He saddled his donkey and took two of his
servants with him, along with his son, Isaac. Then he chopped wood for a fire for a
burnt offering and set out for the place God had told him about.” (NLT)

2. A vital part of your private worship is .
Verse 4
“On the third day of their journey, Abraham looked up and saw the place in the
distance.” (NLT)

3. A vital part of your private worship is .
Verse 8
“God will provide a sheep for the burnt offering, my son,” Abraham answered. And
they both walked on together.” (NLT)

4. A vital part of your private worship is .
Verses 9-10
“When they arrived at the place where God had told him to go, Abraham built an
altar and arranged the wood on it. Then he tied his son, Isaac, and laid him on the
altar on top of the wood. 10) And Abraham picked up the knife to kill his son as a
sacrifice.” (NLT)

5. A vital part of your private worship is .
Verses 11-12
“At that moment the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven, “Abraham!
Abraham!” “Yes,” Abraham replied. “Here I am!” 12) “Don’t lay a hand on the
boy!” the angel said. “Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you
truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only
son.” (NLT)