A Bride for Isaac
Genesis 24:1-67
I. The Servants Charge (vs. 1-11)
a. What in verse drives an urgency in Abraham?
b. Who does Abraham call upon and place under oath to find a wife for Isaac?
c. Who is completely unacceptable and who does Abraham state would be acceptable?
d. What promise of help does Abraham offer to encourage his servant?
e. How long does the servant take to begin the search?
II. How Will I Know the Right One for Isaac? (vs. 12-48)
a. Based on Genesis 11:27-32 where was the last known location of Nahor, Abraham’s brother? (Based on Gen 12:4 Abram was 75 when he left Haran for Canaan, it would have been a minimum of 62 years before.)
b. Who does Abraham’s servant ask for help?
c. How does the servant ask for the one to be revealed?
d. How quickly is his prayer answered?
e. After a miraculous reunion how does the servant summarize the events in verse 48?
III. Mission Complete (vs. 49-67)
a. Do Laban and Bethuel acknowledge God’s hand in bringing this to pass?
b. The servant gives many gifts from Abraham and urges a quick return to Abraham and Isaac. What does Rebekah’s family want?
c. Who casts the deciding vote to leave quickly?
d. As the caravan arrives in Beer Lahai Roi who does Rebekah see?
e. Describe the wedding service.
APPLICATION: God’s faithfulness to Abraham extended beyond the man himself to those of his camp, immediate family, and posterity. What actions on the part Abraham’s servant tell you he had spent time with Abraham?
How do our actions show we have spent time with Jesus?
