What would you have done?

I just got done reading Genesis 22:1-19. God comes to Abraham and asks him to take his son away and sacrifice his life as a burnt offering. Man, talk about a gut-wrenching "ask". This is the son (Isaac) that Abraham and Sarah have waited for a long time. Isaac was their "miracle baby" (they were well beyond child-bearing years). Isaac was their promise come true--through him God would bless the world. What's up? How could God have asked Abraham to do something so "out there"? What do you think the point was? How would you have responded?

I'm speaking on this passage in a couple of weeks at Crossroads. I'd like to hear your insights/reactions.

Blog away. And let's keep the discussion going on a previous blog of a few weeks ago (29 comments and going).

Phil