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Bible Essentials

Genesis 24:32-51

Isaac and Rebekah

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Opening

  • Share life updates
  • Review highs and lows of the week
  • Share prayer requests and praises

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Icebreaker

  • If you are married, how did you meet your spouse?

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Genesis 24:32-51

  • Read the passage
  • What is the context for this passage?
    • God tested Abraham by asking Abraham to offer Isaac to him as a burnt offering. Abraham was obedient, but an angel stopped him before he killed Isaac.
    • Abraham’s brother Nahor had several sons.
    • Sarah, Abraham’s wife and Isaac’s mother, has died.
    • Abraham is looking for a wife for Isaac.

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Genesis 24:32-51

  • Read the passage again, in a different version if available.
  • Summarize the passage in your own words.

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What does the passage say about God?

  • God blesses those who follow him.
  • God guides his people.
  • God listens to the prayers of his people.
  • God’s timing is always perfect.

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What does the passage say about people?

  • Masters delegate responsibility to their servants.
  • Abraham had trust in his servant.
  • People make contingency plans.
  • People pray to God for guidance.
  • Women were given the task of drawing water.

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What does the passage say about people?

  • Rebekah was generous and hospitable.
  • People give gifts to others to find favor with them.
  • People who follow God worship him when he gives them success.
  • People share stories with each other.
  • People tend to trust family and other believers.

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What does the passage say about God’s plan?

  • God’s plan was to bless Abraham.
  • God’s plan was that Isaac would have a wife from within his own family.
  • God’s plan was to make Abraham’s servant’s journey successful.

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Discussion

  • How does the passage fit into the overarching story of the Bible?
    • The Israelites were often told not to marry outside the Israelite community.
    • People who married outside the community often started following other gods.
    • It was important for Isaac to have a wife that would not lead him to follow other gods.

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Discussion

  • What else strikes you about this passage?
  • How does the passage affect how you view God? How you view yourself?
  • How does this passage affect how you will live your life?