“Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to kill his son” (Gen 22:10). We read these chilling words in the passage that the lectionary offers for our reflection and consideration this coming Sunday (Gen 22:1–14). It’s hardly edifying reading material for worship, is it? It’s a horrifying story. Who is this God who … Continue reading On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided (Gen 22; Pentecost 5A)