God Did Tempt Abraham

"By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son."
Hebrews 11:17

Among the dramatic events of the Old Testament, Abraham's offering of Isaac may be unrivaled. It is more than a mere factual event. Its typology is undeniable - a portrait of God the Father offering His Son, Jesus Christ, in sacrifice.