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Genesis 18–23: Is Any Thing Too Hard for the Lord?

Come Follow Me · Week 9 · February 23–March 1, 2026 · Genesis 18:14, 19:26, 22:1-14, 21:1-7

Discover how God fulfills impossible promises, why we must never look back, and what Abraham's ultimate test teaches about faith and the Atonement

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Family discussion questions

Use these around the dinner table, in Sunday School, or for companionship study — each comes from this week's chapters.

  1. Have you ever been surprised when God fulfilled a promise you thought was impossible?
  2. How does the question 'Is any thing too hard for the Lord?' change how you view your challenges?
  3. What is the hardest thing God has ever asked you to give up or sacrifice? How did it turn out?
  4. How does Abraham's test help you understand what Heavenly Father experienced in giving us Jesus Christ?
  5. Which parallel between Isaac's story and Jesus's sacrifice is most powerful to you?
  6. What seemingly impossible situation in your life needs the reminder that 'nothing is too hard for the Lord'?
  7. If you could ask God this question about one thing in your life right now, what would it be?
  8. What 'impossible' blessing are you hoping for that might require Isaac-level faith?

Sample questions from this week's game

True or False: Sarah laughed when she heard God's promise that she would have a son in her old age.

Genesis 18:12

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True — True! Genesis 18:12 tells us Sarah 'laughed within herself' at the seemingly impossible promise. But God responded with one of the most powerful questions in scripture: 'Is any thing too hard for the Lord?' (Genesis 18:14). Isaac's name even means 'laughter' — God turned her doubt into joy!

You're Abraham. God promised you a son, and after decades of waiting, Isaac was finally born. Now God asks you to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. Your heart is breaking. What do you do?

Genesis 22:1-3

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Trust God completely and obey, knowing He can make all things right — Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac is considered the greatest test of faith in scripture. He had waited decades for Isaac, and now God asked for him back. But Abraham trusted that God could even raise Isaac from the dead if necessary (Hebrews 11:17-19). His obedience mirrors God the Father's willingness to sacrifice His own Son.

Read the lesson

This week covers Genesis 18:14, 19:26, 22:1-14, 21:1-7. Read the chapters at churchofjesuschrist.org.

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