Send us a text📘 Genesis 24 – The Covenant Passed to the Next Generation: Isaac & Rebekah(Part 24 in the “God Keeping Covenant” Series)🌟 INTRODUCTIONGenesis 24 is a beautiful story of faith, guidance, prayer, and covenant continuity.Abraham is now old, blessed in everything, and ready to secure a wife for Isaac — the covenant son.Isaac cannot marry a Canaanite woman because the covenant must remain pure.So Abraham sends his oldest, most trusted servant (traditionally thought to be Eliezer) back to his homeland to find a wife chosen by God.This chapter teaches us:How God guides covenant decisionsHow God answers specific prayerHow covenant blessings move to the next generationHow relationships are orchestrated by divine appointmentTheme: God keeps covenant by guiding His people into divine connections that fulfill His promise.Genesis 24:1–4 – Abraham Makes His Servant SwearAbraham makes his servant swear not to take a wife for Isaac from the Canaanites.“You shall go to my country and to my family, and take a wife for my son Isaac.”Covenant Lesson:Covenant marriages matter — because they shape future generations.Illustration:A couple praying for God to lead their children to the right spouse — because a covenant home begins with a covenant union.Genesis 24:5–9 – The Servant’s Concern & Abraham’s FaithThe servant asks, “What if the woman will not follow me?”Abraham responds:“The LORD… will send His angel before you.”Covenant Lesson:Where covenant purpose exists, God sends angelic assistance.Genesis 24:10–14 – The Servant Prays for a SignAt the well, he prays a specific prayer:“Let the woman who gives me and my camels drink be the one You have appointed.”Ten camels can drink 200–300 gallons, so this was no small act!Covenant Lesson:God honors specific, faith-filled prayers.Illustration:Praying for guidance not in general terms but with clarity — “Lord, open the right door and close the wrong one.”Genesis 24:15–21 – Rebekah Appears Before He Finishes PrayingRebekah arrives with a pitcher.She is beautiful, pure, kind, and hard-working.She offers to draw water for all his camels.Covenant Lesson:God answers prayer before we finish praying (Isaiah 65:24).Genesis 24:22–28 – The Servant Blesses RebekahHe gives her bracelets and a ring, and asks about her family.When she confirms she is from Abraham’s family, he worships God.Covenant Lesson:Covenant gratitude gives God glory immediately.Genesis 24:29–33 – Laban’s HospitalityRebekah’s brother Laban meets the servant and offers hospitality after seeing the jewelry.Covenant Lesson:When God’s hand is on your life, favor follows you.Genesis 24:34–49 – The Servant Tells the Entire StoryHe recounts:Abraham’s blessingIsaac’s birthHis prayerGod’s guidanceRebekah’s responseCovenant Lesson:Testimony confirms God’s will.Illustration:Sharing how God guided you strengthens faith and confirms direction.Genesis 24:50–58 – The Family Agrees & Rebekah Says “Yes”They agree:“The thing comes from the LORD.”Rebekah herself chooses to go.Covenant Lesson:Covenant requires willing participation, not pressure.Genesis 24:59–61 – RebSupport the show

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