In Genesis, chapter twenty-five, verse five, Abraham’s last act was to ensure that God’s covenant promise would pass on to Isaac. His concerns and actions provide an example to all family and church leaders, who must do all they can to ensure the reality of the believer’s fellowship with God in truth, purity, power, and …
Genesis chapter twenty-four verse forty reveals one of the ways that God protects His children and guides them on their way. He may send angels to operate behind the scenes to make their way successful. There are numerous occasions in the Old and New Testament where God sends His angels to aid His people in …
In Genesis, chapter twenty-four, verse fourteen, Abraham’s servant asks for a sign from God as to which girl God had chosen. Watering camels would be a difficult task. Any young woman who voluntarily agrees to such a chore would demonstrate an inner spirit of submission, helpfulness, and willingness to serve. These three attributes are the …
In Genesis, chapter twenty-four, verse twenty-seven, the servant had devoutly sought the Lord, and the Lord guided him along the way. The servant of Abraham responds to Rebekah, the woman at the well, by acknowledging God by verbally blessing Him for not being stranded on his master’s behalf. Abraham’s servant also recognizes that God led …
In Genesis chapter twenty-four, Abraham’s servant (probably Eliezer of Damascus) was a devout man who trusted God as his master did and sought the Lord through prayer. This approach indicates that each step of his journey was marked by asking God for his blessing and guidance. Abraham’s servant gets instruction from his master and obediently …
In Genesis, chapter twenty-four, verse three, Abraham made the eldest servant of his house vow not to allow his son to take a wife among the daughters of the Canaanites. Why did he make the servant declare under oath? Abraham knew that God had called him and his descendants to live a life separated from …
In Genesis chapter twenty-three verse twenty, scripture reveals the only piece of land in Canaan that Abraham ever possessed in fulfillment of God’s promise was a grave. His descendants did not begin to obtain the promised land until the time of Joshua.The believer who lives in faith waits until the end of life for the …
In Genesis chapter twenty-one, verse one, Isaac, the son of promise, was born to Abraham and Sarah. Through Isaac, God would continue His covenant with Abraham. Twenty-five years had passed before God’s promise to Abraham was fulfilled. Sarah conceived and had a son for Abraham at the set time for it to occur according to …
In Genesis, chapter twenty-two, Abraham’s faith in and commitment to God get tested. God commanded him to do something completely contrary to common sense and his fatherly love and lifelong hope. Abraham receives three challenges. The call to separate himself from his people and country and go forth not knowing where he is going; the …
At the beginning of Genesis chapter twenty, Abraham and Sarah went on a journey to the south country between Kadesh (located in the desert of Zin, somewhere along the border of Edom and Israel, southwest of the Dead Sea) and Shur ( a place just without the eastern boundary of Egypt). They made a brief …
