COMMENTARY

Old Testament: Genesis 22:1-14
God tests Abraham's faith and loyalty by ordering him to sacrifice his son. Just as he is ready to plunge the knife into the child, God stops Abraham, commenting that now he has proven his obedience to the Lord. A ram caught in a thicket substitutes for Isaac as a sacrifice.

Old Testament: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16
A woman from Shunem extends hospitality to Elisha the prophet by serving him meals and appointing a room in her house for the prophet to lodge whenever he is in the area. The prophet reciprocates by praying for a son for this childless woman.

Old Testament: Isaiah 2:10-17
The Lord will cut down to size all those who are arrogant and full of pride.

Old Testament: Jeremiah 28:5-9
Jeremiah found himself opposed by the prophets of peace and …