Men and Women of the Bible: Isaac

Lesson Sixteen: Isaac, The Son of Promise
Lesson Text: Genesis 22:1-18
Lesson Aim: Learn important lessons for life from the experiences of Isaac.
Memory Verse: Galatians 4:28

Lesson Readings:

  • Genesis 17, 21, 22, 25:19-28:5, and 35:27-29
  • Romans 9:6-16
  • Galatians 4:22-31
  • Hebrews 11:8-20

Fact Questions:

  1. Who is Isaac?
    What does his name mean? 1 Cf. Genesis 17:17
    Genesis 18:12 NKJV Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, “After I have grown old, shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?”
  2. What divine revelations had preceded his birth?
  3. What event in Isaac’s life helped to form his faith in God at an early age? Genesis 22
  4. What good character traits did Isaac possess?
  5. What were Isaac’s faults and shortcomings?
  6. How does Isaac measure up as a husband?
  7. What do we know of Isaac as a father?
  8. What examples can you give that demonstrate a growth in Isaac’s faith?
  9. What influence did Isaac have on those about him? cf. Genesis 26:1-33
  10. What do you consider the greatest challenge Isaac faced during his lifetime? Why?

Thought Questions:

  1. In what respects is Isaac a type of Christ?
  2. In what respects is Isaac a type of every Christian?
    Galatians 4:28 NKJV Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are children of promise.
  3. How could Isaac bless Jacob and Esau “by faith” when he was deceived?
    Hebrews 11:18 NKJV of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.”
  4. Compare and contrast Isaac with his father Abraham?
  5. What is the one great lesson in Isaac’s life for you?