THE MARRIAGE OF ISAAC AND REBEKAH Genesis 24

Isaac • • Son of Abraham Genesis 22: 3 Only son whom his father loved Son of promise Galatians 4: 28 Offered as a sacrifice Gen. 22 Lesson: God gave His Son God provided the lamb as a substitute Jesus is the Lamb of God John 1: 29

Genesis 24 • • Abraham sends his servant v. 2 -4 Not named Promise to get a wife for Isaac Wife not to be from Canaan v. 3 Must be willing to come to Canaan (faith) v. 5 -8 Do not take Isaac there v. 7 -8 Took presents for her v. 10

Genesis 24 • • • Action He went to the right place v. 10 He went at the right time v. 11 He prayed v. 12 -14 Prayer Unselfish v. 14 A meaningful sign v. 14 Predestination of qualities for wife for Isaac

Genesis 24 • He watched v. 21 • He spoke and gave gifts from Abraham v. 22 -23 • He confirmed she is the right person v. 24 -25 • He worshiped God immediately v. 26 -28

Genesis 24 • He recounted the whole story to Rebekah’s family with all the important details to convince them it is God’s will v. 29 -49 • Before he would eat v. 33 • He called for a decision v. 49 • The successful reaction v. 50 -51 • He worships immediately again v. 52

Genesis 24 • He gave gifts to Rebekah and her family v. 53 • They celebrated v. 54 • He did not want to delay his return with Isaac’s wife v. 54 -56 • She is willing to go immediately v. 57 -58

Genesis 24 • • • Her nurse Deborah went with her v. 59 The anticipated meeting v. 61 -65 He explains everything to Isaac v. 66 Rebekah becomes Isaac’s wife v. 67 He loves her v. 67 Joy after sorrow v. 67

APPLICATIONS • Abraham represents God the Father • Isaac represents the Son of God • The unnamed servant represents the Holy Spirit of God • Rebekah represents US the church (bride of Christ Eph. 5: 22 -33)

APPLICATIONS • Act in faith and willingness to serve Christ • We receive gifts Eph. 1: 3 • We bring joy after suffering Heb. 12: 2 -3 • We are blessed • We are loved ARE YOU WILLING TO ACCEPT JESUS AS LORD AND MASTER?