A Father Offers His Son: The True and Greater Sacrifice Revealed Through Abraham and Isaac

"As a jeweler holds a gemstone in the light and turns it slowly, examining each priceless, shining facet, Scott LaPierre holds high this picture of heaven's sacrificial love, and he slowly, unhurriedly, examines its every detail. A Father Offers His Son is beautifully Biblical, incredibly insightful, and remarkably readable."-Cary Green: Speaker, Missionary, Church Planter, and Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Bible Church

Have you ever wondered why God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son in Genesis 22?

The Angel stopped Abraham showing God did not intend for him to kill Isaac, but what did God desire? Prophecies in the Old Testament look forward to Jesus, but He is also revealed through types and shadows. Genesis 22 is one of the greatest examples. God wanted to test the patriarch and prophet, Abraham, but readers will discover the account also reveals:

• In human terms what God would do with His Son two thousand years later

• The many ways Abraham and Isaac are a picture of God and His Son

• The tremendous love of God shown through Christ's sacrifice

Genesis 22 is not primarily about Abraham and Isaac. God and Jesus are the true and greater Father and Son shining forth in the account. Abraham did not spare his son but was willing to deliver him up for God. Likewise, God "did not spare His Son, but delivered Him up for us all" (Romans 8:32).

Learn the remarkable parallels between God and Abraham, and Jesus and Isaac. With thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter, the book is perfect for personal use or group Bible studies.

What ministry leaders and reviewers are saying:

• "I highly recommend this work that will deepen your appreciation for what the Father and Son went through. The excellent insights will encourage your soul."-Dr. Paul Benware: Professor, Pastor, Conference Speaker, and Author

• "Inspiring and uplifting. A beautifully written book that every Christian should read."-The Aspiring Wordsmith's Review

• "LaPierre approaches the meaning of Genesis 22 with biblical clarity and godly wisdom. He provides the opportunity for us to appreciate God's love by putting us in Abraham's sandals."-Readers' Favorite Five-Star Review

• "I read A Father Offers His Son over the weekend, because once I started I couldn't put it down. It is a great work! Anointed by God! At times I wanted to sit and cry out of appreciation for what our Savior did for us, and other times I wanted to shout and praise Him."-Dana Hoffman: Book Reviewer