Computer and/or Music Workshop Lesson Idea for the near-sacrifice of Isaac

The "near-sacrifice" of Isaac is treated in-depth in the Abraham and Sarah software (Sunday Software). Animated story, discussion questions, music video.  A lesson plan using the software is part of the Writing Team's Abraham and Isaac God Will Provide lesson set.

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The centerpiece of that section of the software is a music video that has received rave reviews for its thoughtful treatment of this potentially disturbing story, and the way we visually and lyrically share the theological connection between Isaac's "near sacrifice" to the sacrifice of God's Son.

For a Music Workshop:

The lyrics and music video can be viewed within the context of the software, or they can be excerpted by copying the quicktime movie (.mov) file off of the software (you have my permission as long as you don't upload or publish it). The lyrics in the program are presented interactively and have extra questions with them.

Here is a copy of the lyrics to the original song: "O Father Abraham"

Verse 1:

O Father Abraham -what would you have done?
O Father Abraham -would you've killed your son?
Did you believe enough in this God of visions?
What was in your heart at the moment of decision?

Verse 2:

O Father Abraham - what did Sarah say?
About her favorite son - on that faithful day?
Did she question, did she wonder why?
Did Isaac curse this test - did God hear his cry?

Verse 3:

O Father Abraham - see this sacrifice
Reveals the heart of God - it foretells the Christ
One world stopping, a new one just begun
No more death in the offering of the son

O Father Abraham .... O Father Abraham....