Filed Under: Diligent SPIRITUAL LIFE, 31 Days of Women from Scripture. Her purity was something noticeable! Isaac goes down to Gerar, obviously intending to go to Egypt because God appears to him and tells him to stay in the land that God will give him. She does not know him. Divided over the boys, and she is focused upon getting that blessing and fulfilling that prophecy for HER boy. They would throw the pots and pans out of the cupboard and then climb in and shut the doors while giggling ‘Come and find us!!’. Does Gerar sound familiar to you? Jul 7, 2020 - Day Three of the 31 Days of Women from Scripture takes us to meet Rebekah. He loved her deeply, and she was a special comfort to him after the death of his mother.” -Genesis 24:67 NLT. Isaac played an emotional, spiritual, and physical role in creating a family with Rebekah. So this is where Rebekah and Jacob have come to in their old age. She then turns and lies to Isaac, telling him that she is so weary of Esau’s wives her life will be worthless if Jacob too marries a Canaanite girl (Gen. 27:46). I will be teaching a Sunday school lesson and I chose part of Rebecca’s story. How does Sarah making impatient decisions work out for good? She was just doing her daily tasks when suddenly, God arranged a marriage for her. . 2:9-10; 1 Pet. Day Three – Lessons from Rebekah Day Four – Lessons from Rachel Day Five – Lessons from Leah . I’m an aunt again! Isaac prayed on her behalf that she be able to conceive a child. Note that this is the very first time the Bible talks about someone making inquiries from the Lord. What are the lessons I’m supposed to learn from Rebekah? She was not offering to put a bowl of water out for a thirsty puppy dog! The Diligent Woman is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. She is described as “very beautiful, a virgin, and no man had had relations with her”. I do not know if this Abimelech who is king of the Philistines is the same Abimelech or a descendent, but he has a similar issue with Isaac and Rebekah that was had with Abraham and Sarah. She simply met his need. I read Rebekah and I want to work to keep my marriage as hers was in the beginning. Laugh together; cuddle together; go on dates together – even when you cannot afford to do more than a picnic on the living room floor. He explains why he is there and how he encountered Rebekah. Her goal, “that he may bless you before his death”. He has every intention of killing Jacob once Isaac is dead (Gen. 27:41). A spouse that serves God is a great blessing and worth searching for. I want to have a relationship with my husband that is obviously one of a loving married couple and not just two friends who fill the spaces in each other’s lives. She did not make a lot of inquiries. We do not see Rebekah calling on the Lord for help after the boys have been born. Welcome back! A young woman who will become the wife of Isaac and the mother of a great nation. We see a path laid out, and because of the favoritism and things that happen later – I suspect Rebekah filled Jacob’s head with the fact that HE was to be the greater of the two boys. Hannah in 1 Samuel, for example, prayed for herself that she be able to conceive, but her husband did not. She therefore chose to seek for divine direction from the Lord. There is no hesitancy to be hospitable to this man. Hi! Rebekah is first mentioned in the genealogy of the descendants of Nahor, brother of Abraham (Genesis 22:20-24). February 10, 2019. The hopeful early days of her marriage however, and her eager spirit to do for others are definitely something I can take away and grow in! This is the promise that was made to Abraham, and God is now making it to Isaac (Gen. 26:2-5). Does Gerar sound familiar to you? Their first twenty years together, they did not have children, but they had love for one another. 1 Timothy 2:15 says that through bearing children, if she continues in FAITH, LOVE, and SELF-RESTRAINT, a woman will be preserved. Widows and harlots had clothes that designated their status too (Gen. 38:14-15). Therefore God did not stand in the way of man’s freewill to choose sin. If it has dimmed, do your part to reawaken it! This time around though, the couple is found out because the king looks out his window and he sees Isaac caressing Rebekah in what was obviously not a brotherly manner! His servant is sent to find a wife for Isaac. After all – for God’s plan to mankind to work, why was Eve … My teaching is based on encouraging others to be a willing servant, Hospitality. The party arrives, Isaac is filled in on all that has happened. This is the promise that was made to Abraham, and God is now making it to Isaac (Gen. 26:2-5). Yet, she responds ready to be of help to him. Then we, too, will be worthy of being part of Abraham’s family. I have been a private tutor for 9 years to ages ranging from 5-44. Jacob buys Esau’s birthright, and Esau sells it freely, over a bowl of red stew. December 18, 2019 November 9, 2018 by Gertrude? The second baby is delivered holding on to Esau’s heel, so they named him Jacob, which means “supplanter”. As such, Abraham became quite aware of his own mortality and, like any responsible father, was keen to put things in order before he died too. Abraham sent his servant to his father’s people to find a wife for Rebekah. Sharing is caring! 5.0 (1) 1 years in business. As such, we will do well to study their lives and marriages. She was just a woman who had been given a word from the Lord about her younger son, Jacob. Rebekah would be a blessing in Isaac’s wife at a time when he needed her most. Isaac had told the lie that she was his sister because he was afraid they men of the area would kill them over her “for she is beautiful” (Gen. 26:6). They chased each other through the house as soon as she could crawl. Isaac prayed for her, and the Lord healed her so that she could conceive (Gen. 25:21-26). Lessons Learned from Rebekah. At the same time, God told Rebekah that two nations were fighting within her womb and that the older would serve the younger. Many years later, however, Esau forgave Jacob. The servant stops her in the middle of her work. Rebekah wasn’t necessarily a bad person. Jacob does not blink at the deception – his only concern is that he will be found out because his skin is smooth while Esau’s is hairy. She trusted God when He said the older will serve the younger. Then she went above and beyond – she also cared for his camels “until they have finished drinking”. Family Lessons from Rebekah. 13:18). I thank you for the lesson. This mother of grown twin boys is still seen as beautiful. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 2:6-13)! Contact this Pro. The older will serve the younger. Yet, she responds ready to be of help to him. So often we only remember one or the other and don’t look at what we can truly learn from these women. The servant is convinced that this is the woman God wants him to choose for Isaac. Rebekah showed a good work ethic, a kind heart, and a servant’s attitude. After the long trip back from Mesopotamia (Gen. 24:10), the party comes near to where Isaac is staying in the Negev. Food is prepared and brought to him, but the man will not eat until he has completed the business that brought him. Speaking of sons, is it okay to play favorites? This favoritism plays right into the order of things for prophecy to be fulfilled. Then she went above and beyond – she also cared for his camels “until they have finished drinking”. Encouragement and Confidence in Being A Woman of God. Rebekah tells him not to worry about it and to just go do what she said. We saw both Eve and Sarah naming their children to reference God’s part in those children being there. As we saw in both lessons – standing alone, they did not work out for good. Making it Simple – Isaac and Rebekah have Twins, To Be a Handmaid of the Lord – Lessons from Rebekah, Rachel and Leah; Jochebed and Miriam, Making it Simple – Jacob Deceives His Father, Making it Simple – Abraham Finds a Wife for Isaac. Then she dresses Jacob in Esau’s clothes and puts the skins of the goats she cooked for Isaac on Jacob’s hands and neck. Nineteen years later, Rebekah and Isaac do not yet have any children. Beautiful enough that her husband is afraid someone will take her from him! In fact, the family is there carried down just so far as is necessary in order to introduce this woman, for whose subsequent appearance and role the genealogy is obviously intended as a preparation. The story of Isaac started in Genesis 21 and continued on until chapter 27. Sunday School Lesson: “God Leads The Way” Sunday School Lesson Materials: – two different types of candy bar – one box of raisins No matter how large her jar was, it certainly did not hold 300 gallons of water. Rebekah’s knowledge of this will affect the family from here on out. Previous Post: « Lessons from Leah. We also saw that this does not always make sense to our way of thinking. The Story of Isaac and Rebekah (Rebecca) in the Bible (Genesis 24) is a beautiful love story that is sandwiched between the life of the patriarch Abraham and the adventures of his grandson Jacob. To teach the children that the same eternal blessings promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob can be theirs if they make and honor temple marriage covenants. We first come upon Rebekah in Genesis 24:15-16. She therefore chose to seek for divine direction from the Lord. This family did not sit back and wait for life to come to them, they went after it!) Rebekah found herself in a dilemma that no human wisdom could explain. Thank you for taking the time to share! Grab our Diligent Prayer Planner & Journal ebook for only $10! As a family legacy, I think Rebekah’s is one that should be avoided. He wants a wife from within the family, but he does not want Isaac to go back to the country from which Abraham came. It should. She was looking ahead! But Rebekah is the object of our lesson today, because she took her affection for Jacob too far. But most of all, it is a reminder of just how trustworthy our God is. This time around though, the couple is found out because the king looks out his window and he sees Isaac caressing Rebekah in what was obviously not a brotherly manner! The servant had TEN camels (Gen. 24:10). She assures him that they have plenty of room and then she RUNS to let the family know what has happened. Isaac sends Jacob away. Are you looking to be more consistent about daily Bible study? We also saw that this does not always make sense to our way of thinking. No, I don’t think so. Purpose. Rebekah prepares the food. Rebekah loved Jacob and Issac favored Esau, Rebekah is willing to leave everything (her family and homeland) to follow God’s call (, Life is not as she expected and instead of her calling out to the Lord for help –  Issac calls out on her behalf (. Her legacy is the scheming against Esau and Isaac. Preparation. They bless her and send her on her way with her servants. Beautiful enough that her husband is afraid someone will take her from him! When considering others’ needs, let’s try to see the world from their perspective. The pregnancy is a difficult one. He says, “Perhaps my father will feel me, then I will be as a deceiver in his sight, and I bring upon myself a curse and not a blessing.” (Gen. 26:12). Lessons from Rebekah on Striking a Balance between Faith and Works We are first introduced to Rebekah in Genesis 24. After all – for God’s plan to mankind to work, why was Eve allowed to sin? Esau does not value his birthright very highly, and Jacob does not value his relationship with his brother very highly. The short answer to “why?”, is that we needed to recognize our need for a Savior. Her quick actions will make it easier for others to prepare food for these men and for sleeping arrangements to be made. After a time they go back home. Sarah has died. According to, Here the scripture diverts our attention because of a famine that hits the area (Gen.26:1). The love story of Isaac and Rebekah had the beautiful beginning of an arranged marriage. She set a great example. Abimelech was the king of Gerar. She is aware of her family’s ability to share with others, and she has obviously been taught to freely do so. In this article we'll talk about a couple who started out so well, but had their relationship sour over time: Isaac and Rebekah. Rebekah finds out about this, warns Jacob, and send him away to her brother Laban. Various Scriptures “And Isaac brought Rebekah into his mother Sarah’s tent, and she became his wife. Rebekah’s coming was the first thing that gave him comfort. God is able to provide life partners in unexpected and quick ways, when His timing is fulfilled. She may have been weary of Esau’s wives – as they were from the beginning – but it was not the reason for sending Jacob away. The servant refuses, because God’s hand is in this matter and he wants to return to his master. This is the family they have come to be. Interesting how he worded it, “as a deceiver” rather being a deceiver, which he most certainly was. He asks who she is and if it is possible for him and his group to lodge within her father’s household. They were playing, snuggling, caressing, touching – I do not know exactly what. But Abimelech knew it was no behavior for brother and sister (Gen. 26:9). Rebekah is listening at the door. He knows he will die soon, so he asks a favor of Esau. It was about the appearances and being caught that was his concern. Here are a few important things we can learn from them. I agree! Married couples in the Bible offer many lessons to married Christian couples today. He wants some good to meat to eat. I believe it helps us to remember that we are going to have good and bad days too. Isaac’s story must teach us lessons about how to be a man of God and a man for his family. Isaac had told the lie that she was his sister because he was afraid they men of the area would kill them over her “for she is beautiful” (Gen. 26:6). I want to watch myself with our five daughters and be sure that I am not showing favoritism among them. She is ready to put a plan into place. Andrew Robertson speaking about Rebekah, February 19th, 2011 in Chatham, Ontario. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I am always impressed with the fact that she did so “quickly” (Gen. 24:18). So it had been ten years since the death of his mother. Just Like Us . Ultimately she attempted to control God’s plan to get what she wanted. He sends his oldest and most trusted servant (Gen. 24:2) back to Abraham’s brother’s family to seek a wife for Isaac. This is the. It seems to be a family trait – Laban “ran” and Rachel “ran” to care for things in their turn. This online devotional and bible study tool for women and men discusses life lessons from Rebekah. In walks Rebekah. Note that this is the very first time the Bible talks about someone making enquiries from the Lord. Just a simple, “I will go.” They do not hinder her. Isaac has grown old and he could not see well. The implication is that Isaac and Rebekah enjoyed each other! Rebekah is a Mom who started out with a heart to love and follow the Lord, but ended up loving one child more than another along with lying to and manipulating her husband. The Blessing. Contact. Is it okay to hoodwink your husband to get what you want for your beloved son? She does not know him. Rebekah prays to God to learn what is going on, because she fears this is not right. We should learn two big lessons from Rebekah. 1 Timothy 5:14 tells younger widows to marry again, have children, and keep house to “give the enemy no occasion for reproach.” Raising children can either grow your spiritual life or break it – depending upon your focus. Esau tries to improve his circumstances with his parents by marrying another girl, but one from Ishmael’s family. With this in mind, there is no doubt that we can learn a lot from His life. Laban agrees quickly that Rebekah may go. I am always impressed with the fact that she did so “quickly” (Gen. 24:18). Getting a curse instead of nothing was a worry. Lessons from Rebekah: The Cost Of Dishonoring Your Spouse. Abraham wishes to see Isaac settled. (There is that “running” again! Quick to do what can be done for a visitor is an admirable trait. Apr 3, 2013 - I love the story of Isaac takes a wife, how it's love at first sight and the kids love acting it out with these popsicle stick figures Rebekah's deception caused strife between Esau and Jacob. Keep that spark alive. Laban suggests that she stay for ten days, and then head back with him to Abraham. He warmly welcomes the man to stay. Laban, her brother, RUNS out to meet the man at the spring. Rebekah volunteered to WORK. When it is time to deliver, the first baby is born and they call him Esau, which means “hairy”. Rebekah is called beautiful – but the only we know that defines her beauty is the fact that she has kept herself a virgin. As a wife, never lose your ability to “frolic” with your man. Thanks for visiting! A desperate attempt to find approval from a mother who does not care for him, and his father who can only give him approval now. Rebekah knew she could trust God with all her needs and desires. Prayerfully study: Genesis 24:1–6—Abraham commands Isaac not to marry a Canaanite. She did so until all of his camels were watered. He sees camels coming, she sees a man in the distance. Playing favorites between your children is not good for them individually or for the family as a whole. She simply met his need. Would you forget so easily the loss of a full inheritance of a wealthy father like Isaac? Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. This mother of grown twin boys is still seen as beautiful. Rebekah found herself in a dilemma that no human wisdom could explain. Today, I’m going to share with you another great Sunday school lesson about the Bible story of Isaac and Rebekah. According to National Geographic, camels can drink about 30 gallons of water in 13 minutes. Life Lessons from Rebekah . Before jumping in, read Genesis 24 with your students. I can see why he was such in Abraham’s employ for so long, can’t you? Isaac takes Rebekah into Sarah’s tent and she becomes his wife. This chapter begins just after the death and burial of Sarah, Abraham's first wife. Lessons learned from Another Mother - Salome « Recognize and Remember, Lessons learned from Bathsheba’s life (especially in her mothering) « Recognize and Remember, http://sandrajo.wordpress.com/2009/03/19/lessons-learned-from-rebekah/, Lessons learned from Jochebed (Moses’ Mother) « Recognize and Remember, Lessons learned about Mothering from Mary – Jesus’ Mother « Recognize and Remember, Lessons learned about Mothering from Eve – the very first Mother « Recognize and Remember, Parental favoritism hurts families – your children should feel loved and safe in your home. All physical and financial shows of blessing are gone. Hebrew Word of the Day November 23, 2016 — The Right Kind of Girl. Download Printable Notes. Her mother and Laban ask Rebekah what she wants to do. God is faithful even when we are not. I cannot imagine what all the servants were thinking watching these things go on, surely someone saw it! 3:3-4). Genesis 25:20 tells us that Isaac was 40 years old when Rebekah became his wife. Isaac preferred Esau and Rebekah preferred Jacob. I’m sure your lesson will be very encouraging! Aug 19, 2017 - Day Three of the 31 Days of Women from Scripture takes us to meet Rebekah. She tells what she must know is another lie – that Esau will get over this in a few days and forget what has been taken from him (Gen. 27:45). Esau marries two Hittite women, and this brings grief to Isaac and Rebekah. “Lesson 12: Isaac and Rebekah,” Primary 6: Old Testament (1996), 47–51. I do love how quickly she moved to care for Abraham’s servant. Though not perfect, the life of Isaac will certainly teach us many lessons. Her inward character was reflected in her outward appearance (1 Tim. 1:3-14; 1 Cor. I do not know if this Abimelech who is king of the Philistines is the same Abimelech or a descendent, but he has a similar issue with Isaac and Rebekah that was had with Abraham and Sarah. Abraham and Sarah were there before Isaac was conceived! So what can we take away from Rebekah that we might do better ourselves? He later married Rebekah and had two sons, Esau and Jacob. Your email address will not be published. She is heading to the well to get water for her family’s animals. She is very thorough! This is the same Hebrew word that is translated “laugh” when Sarah heard she was going to have a child in her old age and “mocking” when Sarah turned against Ishmael in his teen years. The next morning the servant is ready to go. That he would be the one to inherit the birthright instead of his older brother Esau. Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Related Posts: Opt-In | 31 Days of Women Lesson 6 | Jochebed; Use the Bible to Teach the Hard Lessons to Your… Filed Under: Diligent SPIRITUAL LIFE, 31 Days of Women from Scripture. She had one jar that she had carried out on her shoulder. The Christian devotional for the day today. Thank you for sharing! His brother, Nahor, had a son, Bethuel, who had a daughter named Rebekah (Gen. 22:20-23) and a son named Laban (Gen. 24:29). Rebekah had a personal relationship with God, and He responded to her.Rebekah had a personal relationship with God, and He responded to her: “Two nations are in your womb, two peoples shall be separated from your body; one people shall be stronger than the other, and the older shall serve the younger” (verse 23). When Rebekah died, she was buried in the family tomb, a cave near Mamre in Canaan, the resting place of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, and her daughter-in-law Leah. When the boys grow up, Esau was a skillful hunter and Jacob stayed near the tents. Rebekah Lessons. You can check it out right here -- Scripture Writing Club. We should learn two big lessons from Rebekah. Let’s take a lesson from Rebekah. About this pro. God really had promised her this truth. The servant stops her in the middle of her work. She may have fooled Issac but maybe that was how God intended the blessing of Jacob to happen. I have tutored from the 1st grade level to the doctorate level. Rebekah’s focus was upon the physical – Esau’s looks and the hope that Jacob would prevail. Even though Rebekah and Isaac were having issues in regards to their children, they still played together. Her response is, “I will go.” No indecisiveness, no coyness. Water needed to be drawn up from the well. One nation will be stronger than the other. I really enjoyed both the positive and negative looks into her life. Sermon Only; Full Service; Sermon Notes. Here the scripture diverts our attention because of a famine that hits the area (Gen.26:1). She is bearing twins and they are constantly moving, “struggling within her”. In both of the first two lessons – Eve and Sarah – We talked about the fact that God worked through their circumstances to achieve His ends. Rebekah Main Points to Remember . The servant inquires of God for help to know the right girl when she comes. The Lord explains to her that two nations are in her womb. Isaac goes down to Gerar, obviously intending to go to Egypt because God appears to him and tells him to stay in the land that God will give him. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Abimelech was the king of Gerar. Trust is the one word which comes to mind throughout Rebekah’s story. Naturally, the family expected to have some time with Rebekah to prepare her for the trip and to say their good-byes. Abraham and Sarah were there before Isaac was conceived! Click here to get your FREE copy of this lesson: Opt-In | 31 Days of Women Lesson 3 | Rebekah, Use the Bible to Teach the Hard Lessons to Your…. The Scripture Writing Club gives you just that - monthly themed studies, with a plan for every day delivered right to your Inbox for only $19 a month! It should. 27 Mar 2009 Leave a comment. It ended with Rebekah taking advantage of Isaac’s age and deteriorating health to elevate her favorite son. I was also a PASS Peer for two English professors at Sierra College in Rocklin in 2019. God’s plan was not hurt in any way even though Rebekah manipulated her husband for the sake of her favored son. Abimelech makes certain that no one approaches Rebekah (memories of what happened in the past I wonder). In the aftermath of Jacob stealing Esau’s blessing (in addition to the before purchased birthright), Esau is unhappy, to put it mildly. There were instructions, and the servant followed them to the letter. We are not told of her death. Here are 4 critical lessons from the story of Isaac and Rebekah (Rebecca). Add God to the mix and He worked them out to the benefit of His plan. In verse 20 we see the word “quickly” again, and she “ran back to the well to draw”. At 17 months apart Rebekah and Caleb were the best of friends and the worst of enemies. by donnakfitch in Uncategorized Tags: rebekah. A young woman who will become the wife of Isaac and the mother of a great nation. She did not make a lot of inquiries. Rebekah’s story started with her being a benefit to her husband. As we saw with Adam and Eve, a wife completes what is missing from the life of a man. In Rebekah’s story, we will see more of this. So different from today! How does Cain murdering Abel fit into things? Lessons from Rebekah In both of the first two lessons – Eve and Sarah – We talked about the fact that God worked through their circumstances to achieve His ends. She instructs Jacob to go get two goats and so she can prepare them in the way that Isaac prefers. Happily Ever After . Well, not by blood, by as my therapist tells me, family is more than just the people you’re related to. Often in wealthy and royal families the virgin daughters were given garments that distinguished them as such (2 Sam. She trusted God for a husband and for children. He had a plan for dealing with that all ready to go (Eph. This post is part of a larger series called “Let There Be Light.” We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Apparently it was a story told far and wide, because Esau was known by a new name, Edom meaning “red”, because of it. Ready to be more diligent about your prayer life? YAEL'S HOLY LAND REFLECTIONS. That birthright included the covenant promises his father Isaac had inherited from Abraham. The story of Isaac and Rebekah is one of faith, courage, and true love. Lessons from Her Life: Chapter 24 – Rebekah was not looking for a husband, as far as we know. Lessons from Rebekah! Impulsive Esau ended up selling his birthright for a bowl of stew, demonstrating that he didn’t value the promise of God (Hebrews 12:16). 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