We have here,

I. The strange command which God gave to Abraham, ver. 1, 2.

II. Abraham's strange obedience to this command, ver. 3-10.

III. The strange issue of this trial. (1.) The sacrificing of Isaac was countermanded, ver. 11, 12. (2.) Another sacrifice was provided, ver. 13, 14. (3.) The covenant was renewed with Abraham hereupon, ver. 15- 19.

IV. An account of some of Abraham's relations, ver. 20-24.