Bible Study – Genesis 24

S – and asked the servant, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?” 

The servant answered, “It is my master.” So she took her veil and covered herself. 66 Then the servant told Isaac everything he had done. 

67 And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah to be his wife. Isaac loved her, and he was comforted after his mother’s death. 

Genesis 24:65–67 CSB

O – Commentary:

God was deliberately behind the scenes, directing the acts. So this event in Abraham’s life was similar to Ruth’s experience (Ronald M. Hals, The Theology of the Book of Ruth. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1969). The narrative in Genesis 24 records no word from God, no miracle, no prophetic oracle; it does not even restate the Abrahamic Covenant. This event is unique in Genesis; yet it is realistic for believers today. The anticipatory role of faith, expressed in personal prayer, looks for outward evidences of God’s working and is predominant because God is not visibly active.

“Genesis,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – The servant’s actions are similar to our faith today.  We sense a prompting or direction from the Lord and with no other instruction, follow it.  The servant obeyed the instructions from Abraham and they came to fruition as he asked.  As we seek God, we will get direction as well.  Our role is to trust in faith what God is showing us and allow Him to do his will.

R – Heavenly Father, we worship and surrender to you.  Empower us to hear your voice and will in our lives.  As we proceed in faith, meet us where we are and give us more confidence in what you are doing. We trust in you and know your plans for us are good.