1. Spreading the Word Genesis 23-24 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

2. Genesis I. Creation & Fall of man (1–5) II. Noah, Flood & Babel (6-10) III. Tower of Babel (11) IV. Abraham (12-25) V. Isaac (25:19-27) VI. Jacob (28-36) VII. Joseph (37-50)

3. Genesis 23 Abraham’s tears (23:1–2): weeps for Sarah

4. JERUSALEMJERUSALEM

5. Genesis 23 Abraham’s tears (23:1–2): weeps for Sarah Abraham’s testimony (23:3-4)

6. By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. Hebrews 11:9-10

7. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Hebrews 11:13-16

8. For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. And truly if they had called to mind that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return. But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Hebrews 11:13-16

9. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. Hebrews 11:13-16

10. To the pilgrims … Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims…. 1Peter 1:1; 2:11

11. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 1 Timothy 6:7

12. Genesis 23 Abraham’s tears (23:1–2): weeps for Sarah Abraham’s testimony (23:3-4) Abraham’s transaction (23:5–20) He spoke – presenting need (v.3-6) He thought thru – had a place picked (v.7-11) He paid – full price (v.12-16) He processed – details fully (v.16-20) Abraham buries Sarah (v.17-20)

13. Genesis 24 Direction Story – walking in God’s will Wedding story – a bride, a marriage Prophetic story – obtaining Jesus’ bride Interesting that this chapter is the longest chapter in the Genesis

14. Genesis 24 Plan (24:1-9) Plan begun Abraham (v.1-4) Guidance (v.4-6) - Not of Canaanites - Not take son back to Promises (v.7-8) - Based on God’s past faithfulness - Promise of prepared path Commitment (v.9)

15. Genesis 24 Plan (24:1-9). Plan begun Abraham (v.1-4) Guidance (v.4-6) - Not of Canaanites - Not take son back to Promises (v.7-8) - Based on God’s past faithfulness - Promise of prepared path Commitment (v.9) Plan (24:1-9) Plan begun Father (v.1-4) Guidance (v.4-6) - Clear No’s in the Bible - Nothing that takes us away Promises (v.7-8) - Based on God’s past faithfulness - Promise of prepared path Commitment (v.9)

16. Genesis 24 Plan (24:1-9). Plan begun Abraham (v.1-4) Guidance (v.4-6) - Not of Canaanites - Not take son back to Promises (v.7-8) - Based on God’s past faithfulness - Promise of prepared path Commitment (v.9) Plan (24:1-9) Plan begun Father God (v.1-4) Guidance (v.4-6) - Not to be Unbeliever - Not to draw us away from God Promises (v.7-8) - Based on God’s past faithfulness - God preparing this for singles Commitment (v.9)

17. Genesis 24 Plan (24:1-9). Plan begun Abraham (v.1-4) Guidance (v.4-6) - Not of Canaanites - Not take son back to Promises (v.7-8) - Based on God’s past faithfulness - Promise of prepared path Commitment (v.9) Plan (24:1-9) Plan begun Father God (v.1-4) Guidance (v.4-6) - Not Unbeliever–must be saved - Can’t stay in the world Promises (v.7-8) - Based on God’s past faithfulness - Chosen in Christ before time Commitment (v.9)

18. Genesis 24 Plan (24:1-9) Pursuit (24:10-49) Servant Departing, Seeking (v.10-11) Servant Praying (v.12-14) Servant Observing (v.15-21) Servant Inquiring (v.22-25) Servant Worshipping (v.26-27) Servant Testifying (v.28-48) Servant Waiting (v.49)

19. Genesis 24 Plan (24:1-9) Pursuit (24:10-49) Servant Departing, Seeking (v.10-11) Servant Praying (v.12-14) Servant Observing (v.15-21) Servant Inquiring (v.22-25) Servant Worshipping (v.26-27) Servant Testifying (v.28-48) Servant Waiting (v.49) Servant Seeking Presently, Practically Servant Praying Expectantly Servant Observing Carefully Servant Inquiring Cautiously Servant Worshipping Thankfully Servant Testifying of God Servant Waiting – Willing to turn

20. Genesis 24 Plan (24:1-9) Pursuit (24:10-49) Servant Seeking Presently, Practically Servant Praying Expectantly Servant Observing Carefully Servant Inquiring Cautiously Servant Worshipping Thankfully Servant Testifying of God Servant Waiting – Willing to turn

21. Genesis 24 Plan (24:1-9) Pursuit (24:10-49) Isaac -Waiting and working -Worshipping (v.63) Rebekah - Beautiful…internal - Pure – maintained - Serving graciously God brought together

22. Genesis 24 Plan (24:1-9) Pursuit (24:10-49) Servant Departing, Seeking (v.10-11) Servant Praying (v.12-14) Servant Observing (v.15-21) Servant Inquiring (v.22-25) Servant Worshipping (v.26-27) Servant Testifying (v.28-48) Servant Waiting (v.49) -Unnamed Servant-Spirit Spirit sent into world, seeking Spirit Praying Powerfully Spirit Worshipping Abundantly Spirit Testifying of God, Jesus Spirit Waiting

23. Genesis 24 Plan (24:1-9) Pursuit (24:10-49) Product (24:50-67) Clearly of God (v.50-51) Servant Worshipping (v.52) Servant Giving gifts (v.53) Servant Ernest to return (v.54-60) Servant took Rebekah (v.61) Rebekah & Isaac see each other (v.62-65) Servant testifies (v.66) Isaac takes Rebekah as bride (v.66-67)

24. Genesis 24 Plan (24:1-9) Pursuit (24:10-49) Product (24:50-67) Clearly of God (v.50-51) Servant Worshipping (v.52) Servant Giving gifts (v.53) Servant Ernest to return (v.54-60) Servant took Rebekah (v.61) Rebekah & Isaac see each other (v.62-65) Servant testifies (v.66) Isaac takes Rebekah as bride (v.66-67)

25. Genesis 24 Plan (24:1-9) Pursuit (24:10-49) Product (24:50-67) Clearly of God (v.50-51) Servant Worshipping (v.52) Servant Giving gifts (v.53) Servant Ernest to return (v.54-60) Servant took Rebekah (v.61) Rebekah & Isaac see each other (v.62-65) Servant testifies (v.66) Isaac takes Rebekah as bride (v.66-67) All to see Clearly of God Be a blessing to family Get married quickly Be above reproach God given marriage

26. Genesis 24 Plan (24:1-9) Pursuit (24:10-49) Product (24:50-67) Clearly of God (v.50-51) Servant Worshipping (v.52) Servant Giving gifts (v.53) Servant Ernest to return (v.54-60) Servant took Rebekah (v.61) Rebekah & Isaac see each other (v.62-65) Servant testifies (v.66) Isaac takes Rebekah as bride (v.66-67) Giving Spiritual Gifts Yearning for return Rapture with the Spirit Will see Him, have not yet seen Wedding supper of Lamb!