📘 Genesis 24 – The Covenant Passed to the Next Generation: Isaac & Rebekah
(Part 24 in the “God Keeping Covenant” Series)
🌟 INTRODUCTION
Genesis 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:
Theme: God keeps covenant by guiding His people into divine connections that fulfill His promise.
Genesis 24:1–4 – Abraham Makes His Servant Swear
Abraham 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 Faith
The 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 Sign
At 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 Praying
Rebekah 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 Rebekah
He 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 Hospitality
Rebekah’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 Story
He recounts:
Covenant 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 – Reb
