This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Genesis, the 1st book in the Bible. Taught by our pastor, Simeon Forder, at our Sunday morning service on the 4th February 2024.

About this book

Genesis is the first book in the Bible, and in its more than 1500 verses, there are over 50 prophecies, 100+ commands, over 70 promises, and almost 100 distinct messages from God. As well as recording the firsts of so many things — including the first marriage, sin, child, murder, death, laughs, tears — this book also explains God’s established order in all things; from creation to Israel, marriage to tithing, and all before the law is even mentioned. But ultimately, this book points to Jesus as our Saviour, not only in obvious ways, but in its smaller details too.

About this study

This chapter sees the focus shift from Abraham to his son Isaac, and specifically Abraham’s servant who he instructs to find a wife him. But more than merely recording details of Isaac’s life, this chapter points toward Jesus, His Holy Spirit, and the church, in incredible ways, and in that is challenge for us; for Rebekah forsakes all she has ever known to be Isaac’s bride, but have we forsaken all for Christ?

Application questions

• Are you as quick to worship the Lord as Abraham’s servant was?
• Are you walking close enough to God that you can hear His voice?
• Are you willing to forsake all for Christ?
• Is there anything more precious to you than Him?