Genesis 24

Isaac and Rebekah

Vs, 1-9

A. Unusual Oath, how about a handshake?

B. A contract, oath.

C. Directions for the servant

Genesis 28:2 ESV

2 Arise, go to Paddan-aram to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father, and take as your wife from there one of the daughters of Laban your mother’s brother.

D. Do not take Isaac there.

Genesis 12:1 ESV

1 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.

This was mandated by the Lord.

D. The servant agree

The Servant Began

Vs. 10-28

A. Prayer and Guidance

B. God Answers! v15

Genesis 24:15 ESV

15 Before he had finished speaking, behold, Rebekah, who was born to Bethuel the son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, came out with her water jar on her shoulder.

C. The Lord had prospered.

The Journey and Jesus

A. Abraham is the spiritual picture of God the Father

Eliezer is a spiritual picture of the Holy Spirit

Rebekah is a spiritual picture of the Bride of Christ

Isaac is a spiritual picture of Jesus the Bridegroom

Abraham - God

Desired the bride for Isaac would be from his kinsmen.

Eliezer - Holy Spirit

Eliezer actually means helper. Once Abraham’s heir

Charged with finding the kinsmen.

Rebekah - Bride of Christ

Type of CHURCH - Us!

Isaac - Jesus the Bridegroom

Comparisons:

Isaac and Yeshua

Were promised before their coming.

Finally appeared at the appointed time.

Were conceived and born miraculously.

Given a special name before birth.

Both offered up in sacrifice by their father.

Brought back from the dead.

Hebrews 11:19 ESV

19 He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back.

Head of a great company to bless all people.

Prepared a place for their bride.

Had a ministry of prayer when the bride comes.