Spreading the Word Genesis 23-24 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading.

Spreading the Word

Genesis 23-Genesis 23-2424

So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand

the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

Genesis

I.I. Creation & Fall of man Creation & Fall of man (1–5)(1–5)

II.II. Noah, Flood & Babel Noah, Flood & Babel (6-10)(6-10)

III.III. Tower of Babel (11) Tower of Babel (11) IV.IV. Abraham (12-25) Abraham (12-25) V.V. Isaac (25:19-27)Isaac (25:19-27)VI.VI. Jacob (28-36)Jacob (28-36)VII.VII. Joseph (37-50)Joseph (37-50)

Genesis 23Abraham’s tears (23:1–2): weeps for Sarah

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Genesis 23Abraham’s tears (23:1–2): weeps for SarahAbraham’s testimony (23:3-4)

By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

Hebrews 11:9-10

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Hebrews 11:13-16

For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. And truly if they had called to mind that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return. But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Hebrews 11:13-16

Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.

Hebrews 11:13-16

To the pilgrims …Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims….

1Peter 1:1; 2:11

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

1 Timothy 6:7

Genesis 23Abraham’s tears (23:1–2): weeps for SarahAbraham’s testimony (23:3-4)Abraham’s transaction (23:5–20)• He spoke – presenting need (v.3-6)• He thought thru – had a place picked (v.7-11)• He paid – full price (v.12-16)• He processed – details fully (v.16-20)

Abraham buries Sarah (v.17-20)

Genesis 24• Direction Story – walking in God’s will• Wedding story – a bride, a marriage• Prophetic story – obtaining Jesus’ brideInteresting that this chapter is the longest chapter in the Genesis

Genesis 24Plan (24:1-9)• Plan begun Abraham (v.1-4)• Guidance (v.4-6)

- Not of Canaanites- Not take son back to

• Promises (v.7-8)- Based on God’s past faithfulness- Promise of prepared path

• Commitment (v.9)

Genesis 24Plan (24:1-9) . • Plan begun Abraham (v.1-4)• Guidance (v.4-6)

- Not of Canaanites- Not take son back to

• Promises (v.7-8)- Based on God’s past faithfulness- Promise of prepared path

• Commitment (v.9)

Plan (24:1-9)• Plan begun Father (v.1-4)• Guidance (v.4-6)

- Clear No’s in the Bible- Nothing that takes us away

• Promises (v.7-8)- Based on God’s past faithfulness- Promise of prepared path

• Commitment (v.9)

Genesis 24Plan (24:1-9) . • Plan begun Abraham (v.1-4)• Guidance (v.4-6)

- Not of Canaanites- Not take son back to

• Promises (v.7-8)- Based on God’s past faithfulness- Promise of prepared path

• Commitment (v.9)

Plan (24:1-9)• Plan begun Father God (v.1-4)• Guidance (v.4-6)

- Not to be Unbeliever- Not to draw us away from God

• Promises (v.7-8)- Based on God’s past faithfulness- God preparing this for singles

• Commitment (v.9)

Genesis 24Plan (24:1-9) . • Plan begun Abraham (v.1-4)• Guidance (v.4-6)

- Not of Canaanites- Not take son back to

• Promises (v.7-8)- Based on God’s past faithfulness- Promise of prepared path

• Commitment (v.9)

Plan (24:1-9)• Plan begun Father God (v.1-4)• Guidance (v.4-6)

- Not Unbeliever–must be saved- Can’t stay in the world

• Promises (v.7-8)- Based on God’s past faithfulness- Chosen in Christ before time

• Commitment (v.9)

Genesis 24Plan (24:1-9)Pursuit (24:10-49)• Servant Departing, Seeking (v.10-11)• Servant Praying (v.12-14)• Servant Observing (v.15-21)• Servant Inquiring (v.22-25)• Servant Worshipping (v.26-27)• Servant Testifying (v.28-48)• Servant Waiting (v.49)

Genesis 24Plan (24:1-9)Pursuit (24:10-49)• Servant Departing, Seeking (v.10-11)• Servant Praying (v.12-14)• Servant Observing (v.15-21)• Servant Inquiring (v.22-25)• Servant Worshipping (v.26-27)• Servant Testifying (v.28-48)• Servant Waiting (v.49)

• Servant Seeking Presently, Practically• Servant Praying Expectantly• Servant Observing Carefully• Servant Inquiring Cautiously • Servant Worshipping Thankfully• Servant Testifying of God• Servant Waiting – Willing to turn

Genesis 24Plan (24:1-9)Pursuit (24:10-49) • Servant Seeking Presently, Practically• Servant Praying Expectantly• Servant Observing Carefully• Servant Inquiring Cautiously • Servant Worshipping Thankfully• Servant Testifying of God• Servant Waiting – Willing to turn

Genesis 24Plan (24:1-9)Pursuit (24:10-49) • Isaac

-Waiting and working-Worshipping (v.63)

• Rebekah- Beautiful…internal - Pure – maintained- Serving graciously

• God brought together

Genesis 24Plan (24:1-9)Pursuit (24:10-49)• Servant Departing, Seeking (v.10-11)• Servant Praying (v.12-14)• Servant Observing (v.15-21)• Servant Inquiring (v.22-25)• Servant Worshipping (v.26-27)• Servant Testifying (v.28-48)• Servant Waiting (v.49)

-Unnamed Servant-Spirit• Spirit sent into world, seeking• Spirit Praying Powerfully

• Spirit Worshipping Abundantly• Spirit Testifying of God, Jesus• Spirit Waiting

Genesis 24Plan (24:1-9)Pursuit (24:10-49)Product (24:50-67)• Clearly of God (v.50-51)• Servant Worshipping (v.52)• Servant Giving gifts (v.53)• Servant Ernest to return (v.54-60)• Servant took Rebekah (v.61)• Rebekah & Isaac see each other (v.62-65)• Servant testifies (v.66)• Isaac takes Rebekah as bride (v.66-67)

Genesis 24Plan (24:1-9)Pursuit (24:10-49)Product (24:50-67)• Clearly of God (v.50-51)• Servant Worshipping (v.52)• Servant Giving gifts (v.53)• Servant Ernest to return (v.54-60)• Servant took Rebekah (v.61)• Rebekah & Isaac see each other (v.62-65)• Servant testifies (v.66)• Isaac takes Rebekah as bride (v.66-67)

Genesis 24Plan (24:1-9)Pursuit (24:10-49)Product (24:50-67)• Clearly of God (v.50-51)• Servant Worshipping (v.52)• Servant Giving gifts (v.53)• Servant Ernest to return (v.54-60)• Servant took Rebekah (v.61)• Rebekah & Isaac see each other (v.62-65)• Servant testifies (v.66)• Isaac takes Rebekah as bride (v.66-67)

• All to see Clearly of God

• Be a blessing to family • Get married quickly

• Be above reproach

• God given marriage

Genesis 24Plan (24:1-9)Pursuit (24:10-49)Product (24:50-67)• Clearly of God (v.50-51)• Servant Worshipping (v.52)• Servant Giving gifts (v.53)• Servant Ernest to return (v.54-60)• Servant took Rebekah (v.61)• Rebekah & Isaac see each other (v.62-65)• Servant testifies (v.66)• Isaac takes Rebekah as bride (v.66-67)

• Giving Spiritual Gifts• Yearning for return• Rapture with the Spirit• Will see Him, have not yet seen

• Wedding supper of Lamb!