Genesis 23-24
How old was Sarah when she died?
127 years old
How many Camels did the Servant take?
10
What was the name of the next wife of Abraham?
Keturah
What did Esau sell his birthright for?
A bowl of pottage
President Nelson Said - A couple in love can choose a marriage of the highest quality or a lesser type that will not endure. Or they can choose neither The best choice is a
Celestial (Temple) Marriage
Who did Abraham send to find a wife?
His Eldest Servent
What did the servant do before he started to search for a wife?
Made the camels kneel and then prayed to the Lord
How old was Abraham when he died?
175 years old
Who did Esau marry? And why was it not good?
They were hittites and worshipped idols, did not believe in God
Beyond financial inheritance, what responsibility did the birthright son have toward his family after his father's death?
Caring for his mother and the rest of his family
What type of person was Issac not supposed to marry
Daughters of the Canaanites
What is the name of the kind Damsel that came to the well and gave water to the servant and his Camels?
Rebekah
How old was Issac when he married Rebekah
40
What does birthright mean?
Spiritual leader and authority to preside
Why were Isaac and Rebekah 'grieved' by Esau's decision to marry Hittite women?
It meant he had turned away from the covenant God made with Abraham.
When Abraham's servant was at the well, what sign was asked for to know which "damsel" the Lord wanted to marry Issac?
She would give water to the servant when he asked and then give water to the camels without being asked.
What did Rebekah do that impressed Abraham's servant?
She served without being asked. After Rebekah brought him water she then brought water to all his camels.
When Rebekah was with child what happened?
The children struggled within her
What verses in Genesis 26 describe how the Lord "blessed" Isaac?
I will take 2-5 or 12-14
What does the phrase 'sod pottage' refer to in the account of Jacob and Esau?
cooking a soup or stew
What event would have released Abraham's servant from his oath to find Isaac a wife?
If the woman was not willing to leave her home and follow the servant back to Abraham.
What was the blessing Rebekah’s family gave her before she left?
That she would be the mother of thousands of millions
What was Esau’s occupation?
Hunter
What color Hair is Esau have?
Red
What was Jacobs new name given to him later in life? What does it mean?
Israel. Let God prevail!