Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
The most striking evidence of Isaac’s early training in implicit obedience was manifested when Abraham was commanded by God to offer his only son on Mt Moriah. At this time, God did not reveal His purposes to Isaac up front so that he, at the very least would have prior notice. He left the jurisdiction of the father to handle the matter, and his son Isaac to obey, if he was thus disposed.
Lessons of a very serious nature were given in this episode, so that all parents and children who would come after would understand the close relationship between faith, obedience, and answered prayer. It is therefore of critical importance for us to learn of God in a humble frame of mind, so that our prayers and requests won’t hit the ceiling and fall.
It is also very important to remember, that in this single instance, a revelation concerning the Lamb of God, who was to come to save the world, is what God was giving to Abraham in kindergarten form. It wasn’t Abraham who came up with the idea, it was God who gave direction, and as such it was a one-time command, designed to teach a sacred truth.
Genesis 22:8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!