We can be Confident in God's Provision pt. 1
Whose perspective is this passage in?
Eliezer.
What is Eliezer sent to do?
Find Isaac a wife.
What was Rebekah's brother and mother's reaction to Eliezer taking Rebekah back to Canaan with him?
They asked for ten more days.
Did Rebekah leave with Eliezer?
Yes.
What is providence?
Providence is found in God's involvement with his creation and in our lives.
What instructions does Abraham give to Eliezer about finding a wife for Isaac?
Not to bring a daughter of the Canaanites but to bring a woman from Abraham's father's land.
What is the name of the young woman Eliezer finds?
Rebekah.
What did Rebekah's family and Eliezer come to the compromise of?
Asking Rebekah what she wanted to do.
What was Eliezer's reaction to Rebekah's family's response?
He asked that they not delay him.
What is today's lesson's main point?
Because God always provides, we can confidently follow Him anywhere.
What does Eliezer pray to the Lord about?
Eliezer asks that the Lord make his trip successful. He asks that the Lord send out a young woman to draw water.
Who caused the events of this story?
God. Eliezer wanted to make sure everyone understood that.
What blessing did Rebekah's family impart on her?
They blessed her so that her offspring would be countless and overcome their enemies.
Who came to meet Eliezer and Rebekah as they returned to the land of Canaan?
Isaac.
Why did Eliezer pray for that specific scenario?
Watering ten camels would require multiple trips. Eliezer was asking God to lead him to a woman who was kind, compassionate, and hospitable.
How does Rebekah respond to Eliezer's request for a drink?
Rebekah gives her jug to Eliezer to drink and also waters his camels.
What does Eliezer do after he meets Rebekah?
He kneels to the ground and worships the Lords, thanking Him for His guidance to a good wife for his master's son.
Why was Rebekah so willing to go with Eliezer?
Rebekah saw Eliezer's strong faith and couldn't deny God's work. She had already been practicing dependence on God for direction in her life.
What happened after Rebekah arrived in the land of the Canaanites? (three answers)
She covered herself with her veil and met Isaac. Isaac married Rebekah in Sarah's tent and loved her. He was comforted by her after his mother's death.
What role did prayer play in today's story?
Eliezer prayed fervently for God to lead his steps. He even asked God to ask for a specific situation. Eliezer asked God to make His plan clear to him instead of formulating his own plan and asking God to bless it.
Why does Abraham insist against a Canaanite woman marrying Isaac?
The Canaanites were pagan, meaning they worshipped other gods and committed idolatry. Abraham wanted a woman who believed in Yahweh to marry Isaac in order to continue the faith legacy.
Why couldn't Isaac return to Abraham's homeland himself?
God had promised Abraham that he and his descendants would inherit the land of Canaan. If Isaac had left, he may not have returned.
Who left with Eliezer? (five answers)
Rebekah, her childhood nurse/nanny, her female servants, Abraham's servants, and the camels.
What is a theme in today's story? Who demonstrated this theme? (four answers)
Faithfulness.
Abraham was faithful to the covenant by preparing for Isaac's future. Eliezer carried out the mission with divergence and ensured all glory to God. Rebekah demonstrated faithfulness to the servant, his family, and to Isaac. God demonstrated his faithful love to his covenant with Abraham.
Why might we lack confidence in God's plans?
We often form our own plans and cling to them, resisting anything else. Our lack of confidence reflects a lack of faith.