From the very beginning, sacrifice has been central to the relationship between God and humanity. Nowhere is this more powerfully illustrated than in the dramatic account of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22—a foreshadowing of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
In this episode of Foretold, journey through Scripture as we uncover the deep connections between Abraham’s test of faith and Christ’s Passion. Explore how the sacrifice on Mount Moriah points directly to Golgotha, where Jesus, the true Lamb of God, offers Himself for the salvation of the world. Featuring biblical insights, Church tradition, and stunning imagery from the Lateran Basilica, this episode reveals God’s providential plan and the meaning of true sacrifice.
Discover how this ancient story continues to speak to us today, strengthening our faith and trust in God’s mercy.
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Look to the East
Our actions have consequences. Adam and Eve learned this the hard way; their disobedience resulted in their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Ever after, the temptation that Eve underwent from Satan has come to be seen as the type for all sins, as St John says in his first epistle, it was born f...
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Not Abandoned to the Power of Death
From slavery in Egypt to the depths of Sheol, God’s power to save is revealed in both the Old and New Testaments. In this episode of Foretold, explore the profound connection between two monumental events—Moses leading Israel through the Red Sea and Christ’s descent to the dead on Holy Saturday.
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The Sign of Jonah
In this seventh episode of Foretold, we explore the powerful biblical connection between Jonah’s three days in the belly of the great fish and Jesus’ burial before His glorious Resurrection. From the central nave of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, we examine how this Old Testament event was directl...
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