Genesis 25

Genesis 25:1

The Report of the Servant and His Question

If food is set before the servant to eat, he will not eat until he has told his business. What occupies him internally – his lord’s order – is more important to him than the needs of his body (Genesis 24:32-33). We see the same with the Lord Jesus in His life on earth (John 4:34).

The servant tells them in detail the wonderful confluence of circumstances, in which he clearly describes the guidance of God. First he introduces himself. He is the servant of Abraham. Then he tells about his master and how he is blessed by the LORD, and that there is a son to whom his master has given all that he possesses (Genesis 24:34-36).

Next, he announces with which commission his master sent him on his way, how he reacted to it and what Abraham said about it (Genesis 24:37-41). He tells them how he prayed to ask for guidance through a sign (Genesis 24:42-44). Then he recounts how God has answered his prayer – which he has spoken in his heart – to the smallest details (Genesis 24:45-47). Finally, he reports how he bowed his knees before the LORD and worshiped Him for the goodness shown to him (Genesis 24:48).

The servant’s report contains a wealth of data on the greatness of his master and his son. He also talks about what his master’s plan is with regard to the bride. He also mentions the way he went.

In all this we can see a picture of the work of the Holy Spirit Who wants to tell us about the glory of the Lord Jesus and God’s plans with the church: “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose [it] to you. All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose [it] to you” (John 16:13-15).

When the servant has made his reported, he asks them for their reaction. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is waiting for a response from us when He has told us about the Father and the Son. Are we prepared to leave everything behind to be with the Bridegroom?

Genesis 25:2

The Report of the Servant and His Question

If food is set before the servant to eat, he will not eat until he has told his business. What occupies him internally – his lord’s order – is more important to him than the needs of his body (Genesis 24:32-33). We see the same with the Lord Jesus in His life on earth (John 4:34).

The servant tells them in detail the wonderful confluence of circumstances, in which he clearly describes the guidance of God. First he introduces himself. He is the servant of Abraham. Then he tells about his master and how he is blessed by the LORD, and that there is a son to whom his master has given all that he possesses (Genesis 24:34-36).

Next, he announces with which commission his master sent him on his way, how he reacted to it and what Abraham said about it (Genesis 24:37-41). He tells them how he prayed to ask for guidance through a sign (Genesis 24:42-44). Then he recounts how God has answered his prayer – which he has spoken in his heart – to the smallest details (Genesis 24:45-47). Finally, he reports how he bowed his knees before the LORD and worshiped Him for the goodness shown to him (Genesis 24:48).

The servant’s report contains a wealth of data on the greatness of his master and his son. He also talks about what his master’s plan is with regard to the bride. He also mentions the way he went.

In all this we can see a picture of the work of the Holy Spirit Who wants to tell us about the glory of the Lord Jesus and God’s plans with the church: “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose [it] to you. All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose [it] to you” (John 16:13-15).

When the servant has made his reported, he asks them for their reaction. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is waiting for a response from us when He has told us about the Father and the Son. Are we prepared to leave everything behind to be with the Bridegroom?

Genesis 25:3

The Report of the Servant and His Question

If food is set before the servant to eat, he will not eat until he has told his business. What occupies him internally – his lord’s order – is more important to him than the needs of his body (Genesis 24:32-33). We see the same with the Lord Jesus in His life on earth (John 4:34).

The servant tells them in detail the wonderful confluence of circumstances, in which he clearly describes the guidance of God. First he introduces himself. He is the servant of Abraham. Then he tells about his master and how he is blessed by the LORD, and that there is a son to whom his master has given all that he possesses (Genesis 24:34-36).

Next, he announces with which commission his master sent him on his way, how he reacted to it and what Abraham said about it (Genesis 24:37-41). He tells them how he prayed to ask for guidance through a sign (Genesis 24:42-44). Then he recounts how God has answered his prayer – which he has spoken in his heart – to the smallest details (Genesis 24:45-47). Finally, he reports how he bowed his knees before the LORD and worshiped Him for the goodness shown to him (Genesis 24:48).

The servant’s report contains a wealth of data on the greatness of his master and his son. He also talks about what his master’s plan is with regard to the bride. He also mentions the way he went.

In all this we can see a picture of the work of the Holy Spirit Who wants to tell us about the glory of the Lord Jesus and God’s plans with the church: “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose [it] to you. All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose [it] to you” (John 16:13-15).

When the servant has made his reported, he asks them for their reaction. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is waiting for a response from us when He has told us about the Father and the Son. Are we prepared to leave everything behind to be with the Bridegroom?

Genesis 25:4

The Report of the Servant and His Question

If food is set before the servant to eat, he will not eat until he has told his business. What occupies him internally – his lord’s order – is more important to him than the needs of his body (Genesis 24:32-33). We see the same with the Lord Jesus in His life on earth (John 4:34).

The servant tells them in detail the wonderful confluence of circumstances, in which he clearly describes the guidance of God. First he introduces himself. He is the servant of Abraham. Then he tells about his master and how he is blessed by the LORD, and that there is a son to whom his master has given all that he possesses (Genesis 24:34-36).

Next, he announces with which commission his master sent him on his way, how he reacted to it and what Abraham said about it (Genesis 24:37-41). He tells them how he prayed to ask for guidance through a sign (Genesis 24:42-44). Then he recounts how God has answered his prayer – which he has spoken in his heart – to the smallest details (Genesis 24:45-47). Finally, he reports how he bowed his knees before the LORD and worshiped Him for the goodness shown to him (Genesis 24:48).

The servant’s report contains a wealth of data on the greatness of his master and his son. He also talks about what his master’s plan is with regard to the bride. He also mentions the way he went.

In all this we can see a picture of the work of the Holy Spirit Who wants to tell us about the glory of the Lord Jesus and God’s plans with the church: “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose [it] to you. All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose [it] to you” (John 16:13-15).

When the servant has made his reported, he asks them for their reaction. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is waiting for a response from us when He has told us about the Father and the Son. Are we prepared to leave everything behind to be with the Bridegroom?

Genesis 25:5

The Report of the Servant and His Question

If food is set before the servant to eat, he will not eat until he has told his business. What occupies him internally – his lord’s order – is more important to him than the needs of his body (Genesis 24:32-33). We see the same with the Lord Jesus in His life on earth (John 4:34).

The servant tells them in detail the wonderful confluence of circumstances, in which he clearly describes the guidance of God. First he introduces himself. He is the servant of Abraham. Then he tells about his master and how he is blessed by the LORD, and that there is a son to whom his master has given all that he possesses (Genesis 24:34-36).

Next, he announces with which commission his master sent him on his way, how he reacted to it and what Abraham said about it (Genesis 24:37-41). He tells them how he prayed to ask for guidance through a sign (Genesis 24:42-44). Then he recounts how God has answered his prayer – which he has spoken in his heart – to the smallest details (Genesis 24:45-47). Finally, he reports how he bowed his knees before the LORD and worshiped Him for the goodness shown to him (Genesis 24:48).

The servant’s report contains a wealth of data on the greatness of his master and his son. He also talks about what his master’s plan is with regard to the bride. He also mentions the way he went.

In all this we can see a picture of the work of the Holy Spirit Who wants to tell us about the glory of the Lord Jesus and God’s plans with the church: “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose [it] to you. All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose [it] to you” (John 16:13-15).

When the servant has made his reported, he asks them for their reaction. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is waiting for a response from us when He has told us about the Father and the Son. Are we prepared to leave everything behind to be with the Bridegroom?

Genesis 25:6

The Report of the Servant and His Question

If food is set before the servant to eat, he will not eat until he has told his business. What occupies him internally – his lord’s order – is more important to him than the needs of his body (Genesis 24:32-33). We see the same with the Lord Jesus in His life on earth (John 4:34).

The servant tells them in detail the wonderful confluence of circumstances, in which he clearly describes the guidance of God. First he introduces himself. He is the servant of Abraham. Then he tells about his master and how he is blessed by the LORD, and that there is a son to whom his master has given all that he possesses (Genesis 24:34-36).

Next, he announces with which commission his master sent him on his way, how he reacted to it and what Abraham said about it (Genesis 24:37-41). He tells them how he prayed to ask for guidance through a sign (Genesis 24:42-44). Then he recounts how God has answered his prayer – which he has spoken in his heart – to the smallest details (Genesis 24:45-47). Finally, he reports how he bowed his knees before the LORD and worshiped Him for the goodness shown to him (Genesis 24:48).

The servant’s report contains a wealth of data on the greatness of his master and his son. He also talks about what his master’s plan is with regard to the bride. He also mentions the way he went.

In all this we can see a picture of the work of the Holy Spirit Who wants to tell us about the glory of the Lord Jesus and God’s plans with the church: “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose [it] to you. All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose [it] to you” (John 16:13-15).

When the servant has made his reported, he asks them for their reaction. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is waiting for a response from us when He has told us about the Father and the Son. Are we prepared to leave everything behind to be with the Bridegroom?

Genesis 25:7

The Report of the Servant and His Question

If food is set before the servant to eat, he will not eat until he has told his business. What occupies him internally – his lord’s order – is more important to him than the needs of his body (Genesis 24:32-33). We see the same with the Lord Jesus in His life on earth (John 4:34).

The servant tells them in detail the wonderful confluence of circumstances, in which he clearly describes the guidance of God. First he introduces himself. He is the servant of Abraham. Then he tells about his master and how he is blessed by the LORD, and that there is a son to whom his master has given all that he possesses (Genesis 24:34-36).

Next, he announces with which commission his master sent him on his way, how he reacted to it and what Abraham said about it (Genesis 24:37-41). He tells them how he prayed to ask for guidance through a sign (Genesis 24:42-44). Then he recounts how God has answered his prayer – which he has spoken in his heart – to the smallest details (Genesis 24:45-47). Finally, he reports how he bowed his knees before the LORD and worshiped Him for the goodness shown to him (Genesis 24:48).

The servant’s report contains a wealth of data on the greatness of his master and his son. He also talks about what his master’s plan is with regard to the bride. He also mentions the way he went.

In all this we can see a picture of the work of the Holy Spirit Who wants to tell us about the glory of the Lord Jesus and God’s plans with the church: “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose [it] to you. All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose [it] to you” (John 16:13-15).

When the servant has made his reported, he asks them for their reaction. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is waiting for a response from us when He has told us about the Father and the Son. Are we prepared to leave everything behind to be with the Bridegroom?

Genesis 25:8

The Report of the Servant and His Question

If food is set before the servant to eat, he will not eat until he has told his business. What occupies him internally – his lord’s order – is more important to him than the needs of his body (Genesis 24:32-33). We see the same with the Lord Jesus in His life on earth (John 4:34).

The servant tells them in detail the wonderful confluence of circumstances, in which he clearly describes the guidance of God. First he introduces himself. He is the servant of Abraham. Then he tells about his master and how he is blessed by the LORD, and that there is a son to whom his master has given all that he possesses (Genesis 24:34-36).

Next, he announces with which commission his master sent him on his way, how he reacted to it and what Abraham said about it (Genesis 24:37-41). He tells them how he prayed to ask for guidance through a sign (Genesis 24:42-44). Then he recounts how God has answered his prayer – which he has spoken in his heart – to the smallest details (Genesis 24:45-47). Finally, he reports how he bowed his knees before the LORD and worshiped Him for the goodness shown to him (Genesis 24:48).

The servant’s report contains a wealth of data on the greatness of his master and his son. He also talks about what his master’s plan is with regard to the bride. He also mentions the way he went.

In all this we can see a picture of the work of the Holy Spirit Who wants to tell us about the glory of the Lord Jesus and God’s plans with the church: “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose [it] to you. All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose [it] to you” (John 16:13-15).

When the servant has made his reported, he asks them for their reaction. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is waiting for a response from us when He has told us about the Father and the Son. Are we prepared to leave everything behind to be with the Bridegroom?

Genesis 25:9

The Report of the Servant and His Question

If food is set before the servant to eat, he will not eat until he has told his business. What occupies him internally – his lord’s order – is more important to him than the needs of his body (Genesis 24:32-33). We see the same with the Lord Jesus in His life on earth (John 4:34).

The servant tells them in detail the wonderful confluence of circumstances, in which he clearly describes the guidance of God. First he introduces himself. He is the servant of Abraham. Then he tells about his master and how he is blessed by the LORD, and that there is a son to whom his master has given all that he possesses (Genesis 24:34-36).

Next, he announces with which commission his master sent him on his way, how he reacted to it and what Abraham said about it (Genesis 24:37-41). He tells them how he prayed to ask for guidance through a sign (Genesis 24:42-44). Then he recounts how God has answered his prayer – which he has spoken in his heart – to the smallest details (Genesis 24:45-47). Finally, he reports how he bowed his knees before the LORD and worshiped Him for the goodness shown to him (Genesis 24:48).

The servant’s report contains a wealth of data on the greatness of his master and his son. He also talks about what his master’s plan is with regard to the bride. He also mentions the way he went.

In all this we can see a picture of the work of the Holy Spirit Who wants to tell us about the glory of the Lord Jesus and God’s plans with the church: “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose [it] to you. All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose [it] to you” (John 16:13-15).

When the servant has made his reported, he asks them for their reaction. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is waiting for a response from us when He has told us about the Father and the Son. Are we prepared to leave everything behind to be with the Bridegroom?

Genesis 25:10

Reactions of Laban, Bethuel and Rebekah

Brother Laban and father Bethuel acknowledge that the LORD is at work. They cannot say anything “bad or good”, that is to say that they cannot add or take away anything. They can’t change anything about it (cf. Numbers 24:13). Therefore they give permission to the servant to take Rebekah with them. Their consent, by the way, seems to be more forced than warm-hearted. This also appears to be the case further on, when attempts are made to delay Rebekah’s departure. The servant accepts the consent from the hand of the LORD and honors Him for it.

The preparations for Rebekah’s journey to Isaac include a new series of gifts. For Rebekah he brings out silver and gold jewelry and clothing. Laban and her mother receive precious gifts. When all is ready, the servant and those who are with him can eat and drink and sleep peacefully.

The next day the servant wants to return to his master. There is no reason to stay any longer. He knows how Abraham and Isaac are looking forward to the outcome of his mission. Rebekah’s brother and mother, however, do not share that desire. They want Rebekah to stay with them for another ten days. The servant, however, does not want to be delayed. Then Rebekah is asked if she wants to go “with this man”. Her answer is short and powerful: “I will go.”

When we grew up in a Christian family and have heard a lot about all the treasures of the Father and the Son, the question comes to us as to whether, under the guidance of God’s Spirit, we want to dedicate ourselves to the Lord Jesus in our journey to Him. The answer will become clear from our lives.

Genesis 25:11

Reactions of Laban, Bethuel and Rebekah

Brother Laban and father Bethuel acknowledge that the LORD is at work. They cannot say anything “bad or good”, that is to say that they cannot add or take away anything. They can’t change anything about it (cf. Numbers 24:13). Therefore they give permission to the servant to take Rebekah with them. Their consent, by the way, seems to be more forced than warm-hearted. This also appears to be the case further on, when attempts are made to delay Rebekah’s departure. The servant accepts the consent from the hand of the LORD and honors Him for it.

The preparations for Rebekah’s journey to Isaac include a new series of gifts. For Rebekah he brings out silver and gold jewelry and clothing. Laban and her mother receive precious gifts. When all is ready, the servant and those who are with him can eat and drink and sleep peacefully.

The next day the servant wants to return to his master. There is no reason to stay any longer. He knows how Abraham and Isaac are looking forward to the outcome of his mission. Rebekah’s brother and mother, however, do not share that desire. They want Rebekah to stay with them for another ten days. The servant, however, does not want to be delayed. Then Rebekah is asked if she wants to go “with this man”. Her answer is short and powerful: “I will go.”

When we grew up in a Christian family and have heard a lot about all the treasures of the Father and the Son, the question comes to us as to whether, under the guidance of God’s Spirit, we want to dedicate ourselves to the Lord Jesus in our journey to Him. The answer will become clear from our lives.

Genesis 25:12

Reactions of Laban, Bethuel and Rebekah

Brother Laban and father Bethuel acknowledge that the LORD is at work. They cannot say anything “bad or good”, that is to say that they cannot add or take away anything. They can’t change anything about it (cf. Numbers 24:13). Therefore they give permission to the servant to take Rebekah with them. Their consent, by the way, seems to be more forced than warm-hearted. This also appears to be the case further on, when attempts are made to delay Rebekah’s departure. The servant accepts the consent from the hand of the LORD and honors Him for it.

The preparations for Rebekah’s journey to Isaac include a new series of gifts. For Rebekah he brings out silver and gold jewelry and clothing. Laban and her mother receive precious gifts. When all is ready, the servant and those who are with him can eat and drink and sleep peacefully.

The next day the servant wants to return to his master. There is no reason to stay any longer. He knows how Abraham and Isaac are looking forward to the outcome of his mission. Rebekah’s brother and mother, however, do not share that desire. They want Rebekah to stay with them for another ten days. The servant, however, does not want to be delayed. Then Rebekah is asked if she wants to go “with this man”. Her answer is short and powerful: “I will go.”

When we grew up in a Christian family and have heard a lot about all the treasures of the Father and the Son, the question comes to us as to whether, under the guidance of God’s Spirit, we want to dedicate ourselves to the Lord Jesus in our journey to Him. The answer will become clear from our lives.

Genesis 25:13

Reactions of Laban, Bethuel and Rebekah

Brother Laban and father Bethuel acknowledge that the LORD is at work. They cannot say anything “bad or good”, that is to say that they cannot add or take away anything. They can’t change anything about it (cf. Numbers 24:13). Therefore they give permission to the servant to take Rebekah with them. Their consent, by the way, seems to be more forced than warm-hearted. This also appears to be the case further on, when attempts are made to delay Rebekah’s departure. The servant accepts the consent from the hand of the LORD and honors Him for it.

The preparations for Rebekah’s journey to Isaac include a new series of gifts. For Rebekah he brings out silver and gold jewelry and clothing. Laban and her mother receive precious gifts. When all is ready, the servant and those who are with him can eat and drink and sleep peacefully.

The next day the servant wants to return to his master. There is no reason to stay any longer. He knows how Abraham and Isaac are looking forward to the outcome of his mission. Rebekah’s brother and mother, however, do not share that desire. They want Rebekah to stay with them for another ten days. The servant, however, does not want to be delayed. Then Rebekah is asked if she wants to go “with this man”. Her answer is short and powerful: “I will go.”

When we grew up in a Christian family and have heard a lot about all the treasures of the Father and the Son, the question comes to us as to whether, under the guidance of God’s Spirit, we want to dedicate ourselves to the Lord Jesus in our journey to Him. The answer will become clear from our lives.

Genesis 25:14

Reactions of Laban, Bethuel and Rebekah

Brother Laban and father Bethuel acknowledge that the LORD is at work. They cannot say anything “bad or good”, that is to say that they cannot add or take away anything. They can’t change anything about it (cf. Numbers 24:13). Therefore they give permission to the servant to take Rebekah with them. Their consent, by the way, seems to be more forced than warm-hearted. This also appears to be the case further on, when attempts are made to delay Rebekah’s departure. The servant accepts the consent from the hand of the LORD and honors Him for it.

The preparations for Rebekah’s journey to Isaac include a new series of gifts. For Rebekah he brings out silver and gold jewelry and clothing. Laban and her mother receive precious gifts. When all is ready, the servant and those who are with him can eat and drink and sleep peacefully.

The next day the servant wants to return to his master. There is no reason to stay any longer. He knows how Abraham and Isaac are looking forward to the outcome of his mission. Rebekah’s brother and mother, however, do not share that desire. They want Rebekah to stay with them for another ten days. The servant, however, does not want to be delayed. Then Rebekah is asked if she wants to go “with this man”. Her answer is short and powerful: “I will go.”

When we grew up in a Christian family and have heard a lot about all the treasures of the Father and the Son, the question comes to us as to whether, under the guidance of God’s Spirit, we want to dedicate ourselves to the Lord Jesus in our journey to Him. The answer will become clear from our lives.

Genesis 25:15

Reactions of Laban, Bethuel and Rebekah

Brother Laban and father Bethuel acknowledge that the LORD is at work. They cannot say anything “bad or good”, that is to say that they cannot add or take away anything. They can’t change anything about it (cf. Numbers 24:13). Therefore they give permission to the servant to take Rebekah with them. Their consent, by the way, seems to be more forced than warm-hearted. This also appears to be the case further on, when attempts are made to delay Rebekah’s departure. The servant accepts the consent from the hand of the LORD and honors Him for it.

The preparations for Rebekah’s journey to Isaac include a new series of gifts. For Rebekah he brings out silver and gold jewelry and clothing. Laban and her mother receive precious gifts. When all is ready, the servant and those who are with him can eat and drink and sleep peacefully.

The next day the servant wants to return to his master. There is no reason to stay any longer. He knows how Abraham and Isaac are looking forward to the outcome of his mission. Rebekah’s brother and mother, however, do not share that desire. They want Rebekah to stay with them for another ten days. The servant, however, does not want to be delayed. Then Rebekah is asked if she wants to go “with this man”. Her answer is short and powerful: “I will go.”

When we grew up in a Christian family and have heard a lot about all the treasures of the Father and the Son, the question comes to us as to whether, under the guidance of God’s Spirit, we want to dedicate ourselves to the Lord Jesus in our journey to Him. The answer will become clear from our lives.

Genesis 25:16

Reactions of Laban, Bethuel and Rebekah

Brother Laban and father Bethuel acknowledge that the LORD is at work. They cannot say anything “bad or good”, that is to say that they cannot add or take away anything. They can’t change anything about it (cf. Numbers 24:13). Therefore they give permission to the servant to take Rebekah with them. Their consent, by the way, seems to be more forced than warm-hearted. This also appears to be the case further on, when attempts are made to delay Rebekah’s departure. The servant accepts the consent from the hand of the LORD and honors Him for it.

The preparations for Rebekah’s journey to Isaac include a new series of gifts. For Rebekah he brings out silver and gold jewelry and clothing. Laban and her mother receive precious gifts. When all is ready, the servant and those who are with him can eat and drink and sleep peacefully.

The next day the servant wants to return to his master. There is no reason to stay any longer. He knows how Abraham and Isaac are looking forward to the outcome of his mission. Rebekah’s brother and mother, however, do not share that desire. They want Rebekah to stay with them for another ten days. The servant, however, does not want to be delayed. Then Rebekah is asked if she wants to go “with this man”. Her answer is short and powerful: “I will go.”

When we grew up in a Christian family and have heard a lot about all the treasures of the Father and the Son, the question comes to us as to whether, under the guidance of God’s Spirit, we want to dedicate ourselves to the Lord Jesus in our journey to Him. The answer will become clear from our lives.

Genesis 25:17

Reactions of Laban, Bethuel and Rebekah

Brother Laban and father Bethuel acknowledge that the LORD is at work. They cannot say anything “bad or good”, that is to say that they cannot add or take away anything. They can’t change anything about it (cf. Numbers 24:13). Therefore they give permission to the servant to take Rebekah with them. Their consent, by the way, seems to be more forced than warm-hearted. This also appears to be the case further on, when attempts are made to delay Rebekah’s departure. The servant accepts the consent from the hand of the LORD and honors Him for it.

The preparations for Rebekah’s journey to Isaac include a new series of gifts. For Rebekah he brings out silver and gold jewelry and clothing. Laban and her mother receive precious gifts. When all is ready, the servant and those who are with him can eat and drink and sleep peacefully.

The next day the servant wants to return to his master. There is no reason to stay any longer. He knows how Abraham and Isaac are looking forward to the outcome of his mission. Rebekah’s brother and mother, however, do not share that desire. They want Rebekah to stay with them for another ten days. The servant, however, does not want to be delayed. Then Rebekah is asked if she wants to go “with this man”. Her answer is short and powerful: “I will go.”

When we grew up in a Christian family and have heard a lot about all the treasures of the Father and the Son, the question comes to us as to whether, under the guidance of God’s Spirit, we want to dedicate ourselves to the Lord Jesus in our journey to Him. The answer will become clear from our lives.

Genesis 25:18

Reactions of Laban, Bethuel and Rebekah

Brother Laban and father Bethuel acknowledge that the LORD is at work. They cannot say anything “bad or good”, that is to say that they cannot add or take away anything. They can’t change anything about it (cf. Numbers 24:13). Therefore they give permission to the servant to take Rebekah with them. Their consent, by the way, seems to be more forced than warm-hearted. This also appears to be the case further on, when attempts are made to delay Rebekah’s departure. The servant accepts the consent from the hand of the LORD and honors Him for it.

The preparations for Rebekah’s journey to Isaac include a new series of gifts. For Rebekah he brings out silver and gold jewelry and clothing. Laban and her mother receive precious gifts. When all is ready, the servant and those who are with him can eat and drink and sleep peacefully.

The next day the servant wants to return to his master. There is no reason to stay any longer. He knows how Abraham and Isaac are looking forward to the outcome of his mission. Rebekah’s brother and mother, however, do not share that desire. They want Rebekah to stay with them for another ten days. The servant, however, does not want to be delayed. Then Rebekah is asked if she wants to go “with this man”. Her answer is short and powerful: “I will go.”

When we grew up in a Christian family and have heard a lot about all the treasures of the Father and the Son, the question comes to us as to whether, under the guidance of God’s Spirit, we want to dedicate ourselves to the Lord Jesus in our journey to Him. The answer will become clear from our lives.

Genesis 25:19

Rebekah Goes with the Servant

If Rebekah has made her decision known without any reservation, she may go. Her family wishes her numerous descendants and the victory over her enemies. Then she gets ready and follows the man, that is the servant, who takes her and leaves for his master and the son of his master.

Genesis 25:20

Rebekah Goes with the Servant

If Rebekah has made her decision known without any reservation, she may go. Her family wishes her numerous descendants and the victory over her enemies. Then she gets ready and follows the man, that is the servant, who takes her and leaves for his master and the son of his master.

Genesis 25:21

Rebekah Goes with the Servant

If Rebekah has made her decision known without any reservation, she may go. Her family wishes her numerous descendants and the victory over her enemies. Then she gets ready and follows the man, that is the servant, who takes her and leaves for his master and the son of his master.

Genesis 25:22

Isaac and Rebekah

The actual trip is not mentioned. Rebekah’s heart is full of her groom. The heart of Isaac is full of his bride. Isaac is at the well Lahai-roi, there he lives. When Rebekah hears who he is, she covers herself with a veil. That is not for not to be seen by other men, but to be alone for him. The woman’s long hair, called a covering or a veil (1 Corinthians 11:15), is a beautiful expression of the dedication of the church, the bride, to the Lord Jesus, the Bridegroom.

Then Isaac brings her into his mother Sarah’s tent and marries her. Here, for the second time, there is talk of ‘love’ in the Bible. The first time it concerns the love between Abraham and Isaac, a picture of the Father and the Son (Genesis 22:2). This is the love between Isaac and Rebekah, a picture of the love between the Lord Jesus and the church. Sarah is replaced by Rebekah; so the church has replaced Israel.

This is not about the rapture of church to be with the Lord Jesus. The place of association is here a tent. This speaks of being a stranger. The picture we have before us is the desire of the Father and the Holy Spirit to already work on earth for the church to find her one and all in the Son and to have fellowship with Him already now, to the joy of His heart.

Genesis 25:23

Isaac and Rebekah

The actual trip is not mentioned. Rebekah’s heart is full of her groom. The heart of Isaac is full of his bride. Isaac is at the well Lahai-roi, there he lives. When Rebekah hears who he is, she covers herself with a veil. That is not for not to be seen by other men, but to be alone for him. The woman’s long hair, called a covering or a veil (1 Corinthians 11:15), is a beautiful expression of the dedication of the church, the bride, to the Lord Jesus, the Bridegroom.

Then Isaac brings her into his mother Sarah’s tent and marries her. Here, for the second time, there is talk of ‘love’ in the Bible. The first time it concerns the love between Abraham and Isaac, a picture of the Father and the Son (Genesis 22:2). This is the love between Isaac and Rebekah, a picture of the love between the Lord Jesus and the church. Sarah is replaced by Rebekah; so the church has replaced Israel.

This is not about the rapture of church to be with the Lord Jesus. The place of association is here a tent. This speaks of being a stranger. The picture we have before us is the desire of the Father and the Holy Spirit to already work on earth for the church to find her one and all in the Son and to have fellowship with Him already now, to the joy of His heart.

Genesis 25:24

Isaac and Rebekah

The actual trip is not mentioned. Rebekah’s heart is full of her groom. The heart of Isaac is full of his bride. Isaac is at the well Lahai-roi, there he lives. When Rebekah hears who he is, she covers herself with a veil. That is not for not to be seen by other men, but to be alone for him. The woman’s long hair, called a covering or a veil (1 Corinthians 11:15), is a beautiful expression of the dedication of the church, the bride, to the Lord Jesus, the Bridegroom.

Then Isaac brings her into his mother Sarah’s tent and marries her. Here, for the second time, there is talk of ‘love’ in the Bible. The first time it concerns the love between Abraham and Isaac, a picture of the Father and the Son (Genesis 22:2). This is the love between Isaac and Rebekah, a picture of the love between the Lord Jesus and the church. Sarah is replaced by Rebekah; so the church has replaced Israel.

This is not about the rapture of church to be with the Lord Jesus. The place of association is here a tent. This speaks of being a stranger. The picture we have before us is the desire of the Father and the Holy Spirit to already work on earth for the church to find her one and all in the Son and to have fellowship with Him already now, to the joy of His heart.

Genesis 25:25

Isaac and Rebekah

The actual trip is not mentioned. Rebekah’s heart is full of her groom. The heart of Isaac is full of his bride. Isaac is at the well Lahai-roi, there he lives. When Rebekah hears who he is, she covers herself with a veil. That is not for not to be seen by other men, but to be alone for him. The woman’s long hair, called a covering or a veil (1 Corinthians 11:15), is a beautiful expression of the dedication of the church, the bride, to the Lord Jesus, the Bridegroom.

Then Isaac brings her into his mother Sarah’s tent and marries her. Here, for the second time, there is talk of ‘love’ in the Bible. The first time it concerns the love between Abraham and Isaac, a picture of the Father and the Son (Genesis 22:2). This is the love between Isaac and Rebekah, a picture of the love between the Lord Jesus and the church. Sarah is replaced by Rebekah; so the church has replaced Israel.

This is not about the rapture of church to be with the Lord Jesus. The place of association is here a tent. This speaks of being a stranger. The picture we have before us is the desire of the Father and the Holy Spirit to already work on earth for the church to find her one and all in the Son and to have fellowship with Him already now, to the joy of His heart.

Genesis 25:26

Isaac and Rebekah

The actual trip is not mentioned. Rebekah’s heart is full of her groom. The heart of Isaac is full of his bride. Isaac is at the well Lahai-roi, there he lives. When Rebekah hears who he is, she covers herself with a veil. That is not for not to be seen by other men, but to be alone for him. The woman’s long hair, called a covering or a veil (1 Corinthians 11:15), is a beautiful expression of the dedication of the church, the bride, to the Lord Jesus, the Bridegroom.

Then Isaac brings her into his mother Sarah’s tent and marries her. Here, for the second time, there is talk of ‘love’ in the Bible. The first time it concerns the love between Abraham and Isaac, a picture of the Father and the Son (Genesis 22:2). This is the love between Isaac and Rebekah, a picture of the love between the Lord Jesus and the church. Sarah is replaced by Rebekah; so the church has replaced Israel.

This is not about the rapture of church to be with the Lord Jesus. The place of association is here a tent. This speaks of being a stranger. The picture we have before us is the desire of the Father and the Holy Spirit to already work on earth for the church to find her one and all in the Son and to have fellowship with Him already now, to the joy of His heart.

Genesis 25:27

Isaac and Rebekah

The actual trip is not mentioned. Rebekah’s heart is full of her groom. The heart of Isaac is full of his bride. Isaac is at the well Lahai-roi, there he lives. When Rebekah hears who he is, she covers herself with a veil. That is not for not to be seen by other men, but to be alone for him. The woman’s long hair, called a covering or a veil (1 Corinthians 11:15), is a beautiful expression of the dedication of the church, the bride, to the Lord Jesus, the Bridegroom.

Then Isaac brings her into his mother Sarah’s tent and marries her. Here, for the second time, there is talk of ‘love’ in the Bible. The first time it concerns the love between Abraham and Isaac, a picture of the Father and the Son (Genesis 22:2). This is the love between Isaac and Rebekah, a picture of the love between the Lord Jesus and the church. Sarah is replaced by Rebekah; so the church has replaced Israel.

This is not about the rapture of church to be with the Lord Jesus. The place of association is here a tent. This speaks of being a stranger. The picture we have before us is the desire of the Father and the Holy Spirit to already work on earth for the church to find her one and all in the Son and to have fellowship with Him already now, to the joy of His heart.

Genesis 25:29

Descendants of Abraham and Ketura

Abraham has taken an extra wife next to Hagar. Scripture is silent about it when that has happened. However, the Holy Spirit does not mention this relationship and who came forth from it until now, after the relationship between Isaac and Rebekah. In Abraham all the nations of the earth will be blessed (Genesis 12:2-3). It has been said several times that his descendants will be as the sand which is on the seashore and as the stars of the heavens, which speaks of an earthly people (sand) and a heavenly people (stars).

Besides Isaac and Ishmael, we now find more sons. They represent the nations of the earth, all of which will also be blessed by what the LORD promised Abraham. The blessing for the whole earth will be enjoyed in the millennial realm of peace. That blessing will come through the son of the promise.

Abraham gives everything he has to Isaac, while there are gifts for the other sons. Thus God has given the Lord Jesus, as Heir of all things, all things into His hands. And He distributes it to others.

The other sons are sent away “eastward”, which in Genesis indicates being put aside. They are sent away from Isaac here, just like Ishmael before, but with gifts, just like Ishmael also got promises. There is also blessing for them. People who are bound to Israel by fleshly bonds will be blessed in the realm of peace through Israel.

Genesis 25:30

Descendants of Abraham and Ketura

Abraham has taken an extra wife next to Hagar. Scripture is silent about it when that has happened. However, the Holy Spirit does not mention this relationship and who came forth from it until now, after the relationship between Isaac and Rebekah. In Abraham all the nations of the earth will be blessed (Genesis 12:2-3). It has been said several times that his descendants will be as the sand which is on the seashore and as the stars of the heavens, which speaks of an earthly people (sand) and a heavenly people (stars).

Besides Isaac and Ishmael, we now find more sons. They represent the nations of the earth, all of which will also be blessed by what the LORD promised Abraham. The blessing for the whole earth will be enjoyed in the millennial realm of peace. That blessing will come through the son of the promise.

Abraham gives everything he has to Isaac, while there are gifts for the other sons. Thus God has given the Lord Jesus, as Heir of all things, all things into His hands. And He distributes it to others.

The other sons are sent away “eastward”, which in Genesis indicates being put aside. They are sent away from Isaac here, just like Ishmael before, but with gifts, just like Ishmael also got promises. There is also blessing for them. People who are bound to Israel by fleshly bonds will be blessed in the realm of peace through Israel.

Genesis 25:31

Descendants of Abraham and Ketura

Abraham has taken an extra wife next to Hagar. Scripture is silent about it when that has happened. However, the Holy Spirit does not mention this relationship and who came forth from it until now, after the relationship between Isaac and Rebekah. In Abraham all the nations of the earth will be blessed (Genesis 12:2-3). It has been said several times that his descendants will be as the sand which is on the seashore and as the stars of the heavens, which speaks of an earthly people (sand) and a heavenly people (stars).

Besides Isaac and Ishmael, we now find more sons. They represent the nations of the earth, all of which will also be blessed by what the LORD promised Abraham. The blessing for the whole earth will be enjoyed in the millennial realm of peace. That blessing will come through the son of the promise.

Abraham gives everything he has to Isaac, while there are gifts for the other sons. Thus God has given the Lord Jesus, as Heir of all things, all things into His hands. And He distributes it to others.

The other sons are sent away “eastward”, which in Genesis indicates being put aside. They are sent away from Isaac here, just like Ishmael before, but with gifts, just like Ishmael also got promises. There is also blessing for them. People who are bound to Israel by fleshly bonds will be blessed in the realm of peace through Israel.

Genesis 25:32

Descendants of Abraham and Ketura

Abraham has taken an extra wife next to Hagar. Scripture is silent about it when that has happened. However, the Holy Spirit does not mention this relationship and who came forth from it until now, after the relationship between Isaac and Rebekah. In Abraham all the nations of the earth will be blessed (Genesis 12:2-3). It has been said several times that his descendants will be as the sand which is on the seashore and as the stars of the heavens, which speaks of an earthly people (sand) and a heavenly people (stars).

Besides Isaac and Ishmael, we now find more sons. They represent the nations of the earth, all of which will also be blessed by what the LORD promised Abraham. The blessing for the whole earth will be enjoyed in the millennial realm of peace. That blessing will come through the son of the promise.

Abraham gives everything he has to Isaac, while there are gifts for the other sons. Thus God has given the Lord Jesus, as Heir of all things, all things into His hands. And He distributes it to others.

The other sons are sent away “eastward”, which in Genesis indicates being put aside. They are sent away from Isaac here, just like Ishmael before, but with gifts, just like Ishmael also got promises. There is also blessing for them. People who are bound to Israel by fleshly bonds will be blessed in the realm of peace through Israel.

Genesis 25:33

Descendants of Abraham and Ketura

Abraham has taken an extra wife next to Hagar. Scripture is silent about it when that has happened. However, the Holy Spirit does not mention this relationship and who came forth from it until now, after the relationship between Isaac and Rebekah. In Abraham all the nations of the earth will be blessed (Genesis 12:2-3). It has been said several times that his descendants will be as the sand which is on the seashore and as the stars of the heavens, which speaks of an earthly people (sand) and a heavenly people (stars).

Besides Isaac and Ishmael, we now find more sons. They represent the nations of the earth, all of which will also be blessed by what the LORD promised Abraham. The blessing for the whole earth will be enjoyed in the millennial realm of peace. That blessing will come through the son of the promise.

Abraham gives everything he has to Isaac, while there are gifts for the other sons. Thus God has given the Lord Jesus, as Heir of all things, all things into His hands. And He distributes it to others.

The other sons are sent away “eastward”, which in Genesis indicates being put aside. They are sent away from Isaac here, just like Ishmael before, but with gifts, just like Ishmael also got promises. There is also blessing for them. People who are bound to Israel by fleshly bonds will be blessed in the realm of peace through Israel.

Genesis 25:34

Descendants of Abraham and Ketura

Abraham has taken an extra wife next to Hagar. Scripture is silent about it when that has happened. However, the Holy Spirit does not mention this relationship and who came forth from it until now, after the relationship between Isaac and Rebekah. In Abraham all the nations of the earth will be blessed (Genesis 12:2-3). It has been said several times that his descendants will be as the sand which is on the seashore and as the stars of the heavens, which speaks of an earthly people (sand) and a heavenly people (stars).

Besides Isaac and Ishmael, we now find more sons. They represent the nations of the earth, all of which will also be blessed by what the LORD promised Abraham. The blessing for the whole earth will be enjoyed in the millennial realm of peace. That blessing will come through the son of the promise.

Abraham gives everything he has to Isaac, while there are gifts for the other sons. Thus God has given the Lord Jesus, as Heir of all things, all things into His hands. And He distributes it to others.

The other sons are sent away “eastward”, which in Genesis indicates being put aside. They are sent away from Isaac here, just like Ishmael before, but with gifts, just like Ishmael also got promises. There is also blessing for them. People who are bound to Israel by fleshly bonds will be blessed in the realm of peace through Israel.