Genesis 24:1-14
According to Genesis 24:1 this person was now very old, and the Lord had blessed him in every way.
Abraham
How did God answer the servant's prayer
Events happened just as the servant had prayed. A young woman came with a full jar of water. She gave the
servant a drink when asked. She then said she would draw water for the camels and quickly ran back to the well.
What did Rebekah's family want the servant to do?
Rebekah’s family requested a delay of 10 days or more.
What is today's attribute
Accessible
What did Abraham ask his servant to do?
Promise that he would get Isaac a wife from Abraham's own relatives in his previous country and not a wife from the Canaanites
Give one attribute/character of the servant
obedient, faithful, humble, etc
How did Rebekah show her faith in God and His guidance?
Rebekah agreed to the marriage and was willing to leave without delay.
What does accessible mean?
Whenever you pray God hears you.
God is always there for every believer.
What was the servant's concern?
If he could not find a woman willing to come back with him to Canaan
What is the name of the woman the servant found for a bride for Isaac
Rebekah
What were some of the gifts the servant gave to Rebekah's family/
The servant brought out gold and silver jewelry and articles of clothing and gave them to Rebekah.
Are special prayers needed to talk with God?
No
We do not need special prayers for God to hear us
What did Abraham tell his servant God would do?
That God would send an angel ahead so that a wife for Isaac would be found
Name one attribute/character of Rebekah
Humble, kind, patient, gracious, servant-attitude, etc
Did the servant give gifts to Rebekah's family?
yes
This attribute means kindness to those who do NOT deserve it.
Gracious, Grace
How did the servant recognize the woman who was to become Isaac's bride
The servant prayed to the Lord God. He asked for the chosen woman to give him a drink of water when asked and to also offer to water all of his camels.
How did Rebekah and her family show they believe God and desire His will
They listened to the servant repeat his prayers and God’s confirming provisions. They acknowledged, “This is from the LORD … take her and go … as the LORD has directed.”
Did Isaac trust God to provide him a wife?
Yes
Who guides those who trust Him?
God