The plot of a Bible story is constructed as a meaningful chain of interconnected events. This is achieved by careful selection. Any incident which does not fit in logically with the planned development of the plot is omitted.
Look at sequence of events, similar pattern/actions
Example. Gen 22:1-14 describes the test of Abraham.
The story begins with the narrative telling us that God wanted to test Abraham. If the narrative did not give us his point of view, we might be wondering why God wanted to kill Isaac after having Abraham to waiting for 25 years for the birth of Isaac.
The reader will ask: “How is God going to test Abraham?”
The conflicts begin when God calls Abraham to sacrifice Isaac at a place called Moriah. This is like a pagan worship where worshippers pledge allegiance to their God through child sacrifice. We need to remember that there is no Law yet at this point in time.
We are not told what Abraham is thinking all this while.
The conflict gets most intense when Isaac asked his father where the offering is. Confidently, Abraham answered that God will provide. What was Abraham thinking when he gave this answer? We will never know but the impact of the whole story is ended with a strong memorial statement in verse 14: “Abraham called the place – THE LORD WILL PROVIDE”
It indicates that the experience is forever etched in Abraham’s life that he can trust the LORD to provide.
Do you have this Mount Moriah experience?
It is the place for the test of obedience to God.
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