Great indeed was the faith of Abraham. For while in the case of Abel, and of Noah, and of Enoch, there was an opposition of reasonings only, and it was necessary to go beyond human reasonings; in this case it was necessary not only to go beyond human reasonings, but to manifest also something more. …
“By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son…” – Hebrews 11:17 . “By faith the believer lives in joy- reassured, fearing not” – H.H. Pope Shenouda III #faith #Abraham #offeredIsaac #joy #reassurance #tranquility #peace #egypt #bombing #prayforegypt #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
“the voice of the Lord came to him, saying, I am the God of your fathers- the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Acts 7:32 . Commemoration of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob the Patriarchs It is as though God was proclaiming to Moses, “As I am the God of …
