Lesson 221Lineage

Son of Isaac

This lesson explores how Genesis 21:12 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Genesis 21:12

Through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.

New Testament

Luke 3:34

the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah.

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Josh McDowell

The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict • #5 Son of Isaac

God eliminates half of Abraham lineage — Ishmael excluded, Isaac chosen; narrows Messianic line

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which Old Testament reference connects to this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The New Testament fulfillment for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

God specified that the promised line would flow through Isaac, not Ishmael. Luke's genealogy confirms Jesus descends through Isaac — the child of promise. God's covenant faithfulness is traced through every generation.

Reflection

Lord Jesus, through Son of Isaac I see how Your coming was no accident — a covenant line stretching from Genesis 21:12 to Luke 3:34.