Gospel Pictures From Mt. Moriah

The things written and published in this book were not meant to be a book at all. They are sermons preached from the pulpit, recorded and transcribed. These sermons I preached to the church I pastor over a period of weeks meant for the instruction and comfort of that congregation. Hoping to benefit them further and to possibly benefit others with the good news of the gospel of Christ crucified, I have printed and published them. Furthermore, this is what they are about, the gospel of Christ and Him crucified as pictured in Abraham and Isaac and the events surrounding Mt. Moriah. As to whether Mt. Moriah was later Mt. Calvary or thereabouts, I cannot say for sure and that is really not important. What I am sure about is that they are pictures, a foreshadowing, of Christ and Him crucified! Christ's words concerning Abraham are the proof of this: "Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad." (John 8:56) The people, things, and events of Mt. Moriah are typical of the substitutionary death of the Lord Jesus Christ for His elect people, His sheep, which He laid down His life for, saving them from their sins. This is not only the theme of Genesis 22 but also the theme of all the Bible. All the holy scriptures are about Christ and His sufferings for the sins of His people. In all the pictures, types, shadows of that work, as well as the plain statements of the New Testament, His success as their Savior, Redeemer and King is obvious. He is that "Jesus... who saved all his people from their sins." (Matthew 1:21) As Paul the apostle, "I determined to know nothing among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified." (1 Corinthians 2:2) May this always be our determination in preaching and may Christ be glorified in all He accomplished in the death of the cross. To Him be all glory forever and ever.