After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac. And he cut the wood for the burnt offering and arose and went to the place of which God had told him. (Genesis 22:1-3 ESV)
This is the very first mention of love in scripture. It was an accurate statement: Abraham loved Isaac immensely. He was the hope of his life. God asked: "Who do you love the most?" That is the question that runs through scripture: "Who do I love most? Who does God love most? What does love look like?" This picture lays the foundation for all else: love sacrifices; love trusts; love acts.
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