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

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• 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

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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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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?