1) Share a time when you had to sacrifice something in your life, what happened? Was it
worth it?

2) God asked Abraham to give up everything, not only his son, but all of the promises God had made to Abraham too. All Abraham would have had left was God. Is that enough? 

3) To what extent do you think we obey God for the blessings a relationship with Him brings us? 

4) The sacrifice of Isaac points us to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. How does the cross encourage you to trust God when you are going through a difficult time?
 
5) What did you learn about how God tests us in this story?

6) Does this encourage or discourage you and why?

7) What does scripture teach us about the purpose of testing our faith? (See for example James 1) 

8) What is one way in which you need to trust and obey God more today?