It Creates a Problem When You Don't Have the New Testament

Well, some Jewish leaders discovered that they have a problem with Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac.  It seems that the story is causing problems for the Jews trying to interpret its fully meaning.  Take this article from the Chicago Tribune which quotes various Jewish religious leaders who try to make the interpretation relevant for today.  When I saw reference to this article in Albert Mohler's blog, my first thought was that the Jews have a problem because they do not accept the New Testament (and do not have the understanding provided by the Holy Spirit).  The author of Hebrews explains this act of Abraham and provides commentary that enables us to understand God's test and Abraham's willingness to obey.  Dr. Mohler explained that later in the article.  I think that the fact that Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share the story of Abraham and hold him in high esteem, yet interpret the significance of Abraham differently shows that without the Holy Spirit, it is impossible to understand religious things.