TEXT - Genesis 24
As Abraham approaches the end of his life, he sends a servant back to his own people to find a wife for Isaac. God's purposeful sovereignty and the servant's faith are on full display along the journey as the servant meets Rebekah who marries Isaac. God’s divine governance is unmistakable. God was seeing to the fulfillment of the promises he had made to Abraham to continue the line of promise.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
HEAD: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR MINDS TO HELP US UNDERSTAND GOD’S WORD.
Why does Abraham ensure that Isaac does not take a wife from the Canaanites? (v.3-4)
How do the details of this story confirm Abraham’s confidence that “the LORD, the God of heaven … will send his angel before you, and you shall take a wife for my son from there” (v.7)?
In what ways does this passage point us to the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
HEART: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR AFFECTIONS TO HELP US LOVE GOD
This passage is a picture of the providence of God. Providence means God is sovereignly working his purposes in our lives in even the most ordinary things. How does this stir your affections for God?
How do you see God’s providence on display in your everyday life?
HANDS: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR HANDS TO HELP US LIVE FOR GOD (PERSONALLY, COMMUNALLY, AND MISSIONALLY)
Abraham’s servant prayed a very specific prayer for a sign (v.12-14). Is it wise for us to pray in this way? Why or why not?
How do you follow God’s will for your life? What has God given us to know and discern his will? Discuss any pertinent scripture that comes to mind regarding God’s will.