God tells Abraham to take "his only son" Isaac (I guess we aren't claiming Ishmael at this point) to the land of Moriah and present him as a burnt offering. You read that right. Burn your son to death, please. Instead of telling God he is an unreasonable asshole, Abraham starts the long trek to Moriah with Isaac and some slaves. Isaac, knowing they are there for a burnt offering, asks where the lamb is. The answer? God will provide one. Joke's on you, Isaac.
An altar is built and the old man ties Isaac to it. He is just about to slit Isaac's throat when an angel of the Lord appears. Just kidding, Abraham! No need to kill your son.
Abraham's willingness to murder his son proves his great faith. He looks up to find a ram has conveniently appeared. The Lord always provides, you know. He burns the ram as an offering to God, who tells Abraham he will have many descendants and be the father of many nations. Hooray!
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