1. THE MARRIAGE OF ISAAC AND REBEKAH Genesis 24

2. Isaac Son of Abraham Genesis 22:3 Only son whom his father loved Son of promise Galatians 4:28 Offered as a sacrifice Gen. 22 Lesson: God gave His Son God provided the lamb as a substitute Jesus is the Lamb of God John 1:29

3. Genesis 24 Abraham sends his servant v.2-4 Not named Promise to get a wife for Isaac Wife not to be from Canaan v.3 Must be willing to come to Canaan (faith) v.5-8 Do not take Isaac there v.7-8 Took presents for her v.10

4. Genesis 24 Action He went to the right place v.10 He went at the right time v.11 He prayed v.12-14 Prayer Unselfish v.14 A meaningful sign v.14 Predestination of qualities for wife for Isaac

5. Genesis 24 He watched v.21 He spoke and gave gifts from Abraham v.22-23 He confirmed she is the right person v.24-25 He worshiped God immediately v.26-28

6. Genesis 24 He recounted the whole story to Rebekah’s family with all the important details to convince them it is God’s will v.29-49 Before he would eat v.33 He called for a decision v.49 The successful reaction v.50-51 He worships immediately again v.52

7. Genesis 24 He gave gifts to Rebekah and her family v.53 They celebrated v.54 He did not want to delay his return with Isaac’s wife v.54-56 She is willing to go immediately v.57-58

8. Genesis 24 Her nurse Deborah went with her v.59 The anticipated meeting v.61-65 He explains everything to Isaac v.66 Rebekah becomes Isaac’s wife v.67 He loves her v.67 Joy after sorrow v.67

9. APPLICATIONS Abraham represents God the Father Isaac represents the Son of God The unnamed servant represents the Holy Spirit of God Rebekah represents US the church (bride of Christ Eph. 5:22-33)

10. APPLICATIONS Act in faith and willingness to serve Christ We receive gifts Eph. 1:3 We bring joy after suffering Heb. 12:2-3 We are blessed We are loved ARE YOU WILLING TO ACCEPT JESUS AS LORD AND MASTER?