Lesson 7: Foundations of Prophecy

7.1 “Here I Am—Send Me!”
Cleansed, called, sent—Isaiah’s response to God’s grace

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Introduction

When God speaks, nothing remains the same. The prophet Isaiah’s calling doesn’t begin with a command but with a shattering encounter. In God’s presence, every person feels small, yet God invites us to come—not despite our impurity, but with it, so He can transform it. This lesson reminds us: whoever truly meets God is changed. And whoever is changed by God cannot remain silent, but will—like Isaiah—say, “Here am I; send me.”

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Bible Study

Question 1: What was the result of Isaiah’s encounter with God?
Isaiah saw the glory of God—and at that same moment, recognized his own sin. This awareness did not lead to despair but to cleansing. A seraph touched his lips with a burning coal, a symbol that God had not only forgiven him but also empowered him. The coal came from the altar—the place of intercession, where sacrifice was made in symbol. Isaiah’s guilt was not ignored but atoned for. This purification was not an end in itself but the beginning of his mission. The order is crucial: encounter, cleansing, calling. Only those who have personally experienced God’s grace can speak of it credibly.

Question 2: How can we respond to God’s grace as Isaiah did?
Our response to forgiveness should never be passive. Jesus’ sacrifice wipes away our sin—but it also changes our perspective. When we realize what has been forgiven, a desire awakens within us to pass that grace on. “Send me” is not a heroic cry but the natural response of someone touched by love. Like Isaiah, our calling begins with humility—with the willingness to set aside our own agenda and carry God’s word into the world—courageously, lovingly, credibly.

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Spiritual Principles

• God’s holiness confronts but does not destroy.

• God reveals Himself not to condemn us but to save us.

• Forgiveness leads to calling.

• Our mission begins when we experience God’s grace most deeply.

• Calling is a response, not a merit.

• Isaiah volunteered only after God had cleansed him—not before.

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Application for Daily Life

• If you feel unworthy, remember that God isn’t looking for perfection but for willingness.

• Begin your prayers not with activity but with worship. Mission follows encounter.

• Speak about your experiences of grace—people don’t need perfect heroes but credible witnesses.

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Conclusion

God doesn’t call perfect people—He calls those who have been cleansed. Isaiah’s story shows that in God’s presence our masks are shattered, but there we also find healing and purpose. The world doesn’t need more opinions but more people who say, “Here am I; send me.”

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Thought of the Day

“God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called.”

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Illustration—“Here Am I; Send Me”—The Story of Elias

The rain pounded against the windowpane as Elias pressed his forehead to the cold glass. Down on the street, passing car lights flickered like restless thoughts. It was Friday night. Life was roaring outside. Inside, there was silence—that loud, oppressive silence that drapes itself over your heart.

Elias was twenty-nine. A communications designer, a freelancer, a visionary talent. Admired on Instagram, praised in meetings. But inside, there was emptiness. For weeks it had crept into his mind like a shadow chasing the light. He couldn’t explain it to anyone. Maybe it was overwork. Maybe meaninglessness. Maybe… it was God.

Three weeks earlier, for reasons he couldn’t name, he had wandered into an old brick building on the city’s edge—a small prayer center. It didn’t look planned. A friend had dragged him along. “Just come,” Ben had said. “Just listen.” Elias had laughed inside. He wasn’t a churchgoer. He was “spiritual but not religious,” as they say. And yet—something gripped him.

It wasn’t the music. Not even the simple worship. It was that feeling as if a veil had been pulled aside for a moment. As if someone saw right into his soul—didn’t judge, just saw. And that was worse. Because there were things in Elias’s life he didn’t want to see.

He was successful, yes. But behind that success was a man who had lied too often. Who had done things he had to bury. An affair with his best friend’s wife. An abortion he never healed from. He had hurt people. Manipulated careers. And all with a charming smile.

That night in the prayer room, the speaker spoke of Isaiah. Of that scene where a man—a real person—stands before God’s throne. Not as a hero. Not as a prophet. But as someone who says, “I am lost.” And Elias had felt: That’s me. I am that man.

He saw no angels. Heard no voices. But he wept. For the first time in years. Tears that could not be explained, only felt.

The next evening, he couldn’t sleep. He googled “Isaiah 6” and read it over and over. The image of the seraph, the burning coal, the cleansing—it burned itself into him. What if forgiveness were real? Not symbolic, not religious—but real?

He began to pray. Haltingly. Like a child learning a new language. First stammering, then more fluid. One night—around three a.m.—he sat on his bedroom floor when something happened. No light. No thunder. Just a quiet, holy moment. As if someone spoke right into his heart:

“Your guilt is taken away. Your lips are cleansed.”

Elias fell to his knees. He didn’t know how long he prayed there. But when he rose, he was no longer the same.

Three months later, Elias stood in a gym in the city’s rough neighborhood. No Instagram. No stage. Just a table with sandwiches, a few kids in worn jackets—and a story he could now tell. Not as a hero. But as one who had known forgiveness.

“I was no better than you,” he said that afternoon to the teenagers. “I had everything—and was still empty. Until God met me. Not with accusations. But with grace.”

One boy, maybe sixteen, stared at him. “And what do you want from us?”

Elias smiled. “Nothing. I’m just here to say: If God can use someone like me, He can use you too.”

He knew: this was his “send me” moment. No trumpet fanfare. Just a whisper in his heart—and an open door.

Late that night, back alone in his room, he looked at the sky once more.

“Here am I,” he whispered. “Not because I’m strong. But because you have cleansed me. Send me.”

May 11, 2025

DAILY BIBLE READING

Genesis 25 – From Abraham’s Death to the Conflict between Esau and Jacob

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Bible Text – Genesis 25 (KJV)

¹ Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah.

² And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.

³ And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.

⁴ And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abidah, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.

⁵ And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.

⁶ But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.

⁷ And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.

⁸ Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.

⁹ And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is before Mamre;

¹⁰ The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth: there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife.

¹¹ And it came to pass after the death of Abraham, that God blessed his son Isaac; and Isaac dwelt by the well Lahairoi.

¹² Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s handmaid, bare unto Abraham:

¹³ And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,

¹⁴ And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,

¹⁵ Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:

¹⁶ These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.

¹⁷ And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.

¹⁸ And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brethren.

¹⁹ And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham begat Isaac:

²⁰ And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padanaram, the sister to Laban the Syrian.

²¹ And Isaac intreated the Lord for his wife, because she was barren: and the Lord was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.

²² And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to enquire of the Lord.

²³ And the Lord said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.

²⁴ And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.

²⁵ And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.

²⁶ And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau’s heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.

²⁷ And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.

²⁸ And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.

²⁹ And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:

³⁰ And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.

³¹ And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.

³² And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?

³³ And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.

³⁴ Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.

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Introduction

This chapter marks a transition in the Genesis narrative. Abraham dies, Isaac becomes the bearer of God’s blessing, Ishmael’s descendants are named, and two new central figures emerge in Esau and Jacob. Most dramatic is the scene where Esau sells his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew—a symbol of despising spiritual blessings in favor of earthly needs.

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Commentary

1. Abraham’s Final Years (vv. 1–6)

• Abraham takes another wife, Keturah, and has more children.

• Crucially, he gives his entire inheritance to Isaac—affirming God’s covenant.

• The children of the concubines receive gifts and are sent away—symbolizing the separation of the covenant line.

2. Abraham’s Death and Burial (vv. 7–11)

• Abraham dies at a “ripe old age,” a life fully lived under God’s guidance.

• Isaac and Ishmael, half-brothers, bury him together—a moment of unity.

3. Ishmael’s Descendants (vv. 12–18)

• Twelve princes descend from Ishmael, fulfilling God’s promise to Hagar (Gen 16:10).

• Ishmael dies aged 137; his line continues independently of the covenant line.

4. Isaac’s Story Begins (vv. 19–21)

• Isaac prays for Rebekah because she is barren—an example of faith in action.

• God answers, and Rebekah conceives.

5. The Birth of Esau and Jacob (vv. 22–26)

• Even in the womb the twins struggle, foreshadowing that “the elder will serve the younger.”

• Esau is born first, red and hairy; Jacob follows, grasping Esau’s heel—symbolic of their future rivalry.

6. Contrasting Characters (vv. 27–28)

• Esau grows up a skillful hunter, impulsive and outdoorsy.

• Jacob is quiet, home-oriented, and strategic.

• Isaac favors Esau, Rebekah favors Jacob—planting seeds of family tension.

7. The Sale of the Birthright (vv. 29–34)

• Esau, famished from the field, begs Jacob for stew.

• Jacob seizes the moment: “Sell me your birthright.”

• Esau despises his spiritual inheritance and trades it for a single meal.

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Summary

Genesis 25 sets the stage for the rest of Scripture:

• Abraham’s death passes the blessing to Isaac.

• Ishmael’s line branches off.

• The birth of Esau and Jacob introduces prophetic tension.

• Esau’s disdain for his birthright underscores the theme of valuing spiritual blessings.

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Message for Today

• God’s purposes span generations, despite human failings.

• Spiritual gifts and callings must be cherished—not casually exchanged.

• Prayer is powerful: like Isaac’s intercession for Rebekah, we can pray with expectation.

• Family relationships require care to prevent destructive rivalries.

• Character matters: Jacob’s hunger for God’s blessing, though imperfect, was decisive.

“Do not despise your birthright.” – Value faithfully what God has entrusted to you.

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May 11–17, 2025

WEEKLY SPIRIT OF PROPHECY READING

Ellen G. White │ Patriarchs and Prophets – Chapter 4

“The Plan of Redemption”

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Introduction

Chapter 4 of Patriarchs and Prophets, titled “The Plan of Redemption,” offers a profound glimpse into the heart of the Christian gospel. It portrays the cosmic significance of the Fall and God’s response through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. From heaven’s anguish over humanity’s sin to the unfolding of the rescue plan in Christ’s sacrifice, the text reveals the unfathomable depth of God’s love.

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Commentary

1. Heavenly Sorrow and Christ’s Compassion
   After the Fall, all heaven mourns. The Son of God is moved with pity. Though the Creator could have left humanity to death, His love seeks a way of salvation.
2. The “Counsel of Peace” and Christ’s Self-Sacrifice
   Redemption is decreed in an eternal, loving agreement between the Father and the Son. Christ volunteers Himself as the ransom—an act that fills the angels with both awe and sorrow.
3. The Role of the Angels in the Plan of Redemption
   The angels cannot bear the burden of atonement, but they are commissioned to minister to humanity, to accompany Christ in His humiliation, and to support the unfolding of the redemption plan.
4. The Universal Significance of Christ’s Sacrifice
   Christ’s offering matters not only for mankind but for the entire universe. It answers questions about God’s justice, the unchangeable nature of His law, and the character of Satan.
5. The First Promise in the Garden of Eden
   Genesis 3:15 is presented as the “gospel in seed form.” It promises victory over Satan through the “seed of the woman,” ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
6. Hope Despite Judgment
   Although humanity has fallen, hope remains. Through repentance and faith, people can be restored as children of God.
7. The Sacrificial Service as Symbol
   The offerings continually reminded Adam of human sinfulness and the need for an atoning sacrifice. His first sacrifice was both painful and instructive.
8. The Cosmic Dimension of Redemption
   The plan of salvation demonstrates God’s justice and mercy to all creation. It upholds God as righteous while exposing Satan as accuser and deceiver.
9. The Significance of the Immutable Law
   If God’s law were changeable, Christ’s death would have been unnecessary. Instead, His sacrifice confirms the eternal and just character of the law.

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Summary

The plan of redemption reveals God’s character—infinitely loving and perfectly just. Despite the depth of humanity’s fall, God offers restoration through Jesus Christ. Heaven, the universe, and humankind alike bear witness to the greatness of this plan, which was ordained before the foundation of the world.

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Application for Today

• God sees our condition but does not abandon us.
• His love goes so far that He Himself bears the punishment we deserve.
• Christ is our substitute, our mediator, and our Savior.
• Faith in Him opens the way to forgiveness, life, and a future with God.
• Every person today has the opportunity to become part of this redemption.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
— John 3:16

May 10, 2025

DAILY BIBLE READING

Genesis 24 – Isaac Wins Rebekah – God’s Guidance in Life’s Decisions

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Bible Text – Genesis 24 (KJV)

¹ And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.

² And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:

³ And I will make thee swear by the Lord, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:

⁴ But thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac.

⁵ And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy son again unto the land from whence thou camest?

⁶ And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again.

⁷ The Lord God of heaven, which took me from my father’s house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.

⁸ And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.

⁹ And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.

¹⁰ And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.

¹¹ And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water.

¹² And he said O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.

¹³ Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:

¹⁴ And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.

¹⁵ And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.

¹⁶ And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up.

¹⁷ And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher.

¹⁸ And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.

¹⁹ And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.

²⁰ And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.

²¹ And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the Lord had made his journey prosperous or not.

²² And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;

²³ And said, Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee: is there room in thy father’s house for us to lodge in?

²⁴ And she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor.

²⁵ She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.

²⁶ And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the Lord.

²⁷ And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the Lord led me to the house of my master’s brethren.

²⁸ And the damsel ran, and told them of her mother’s house these things.

²⁹ And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well.

³⁰ And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister’s hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well.

³¹ And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the Lord; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.

³² And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men’s feet that were with him.

³³ And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.

³⁴ And he said, I am Abraham’s servant.

³⁵ And the Lord hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.

³⁶ And Sarah my master’s wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath.

³⁷ And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:

³⁸ But thou shalt go unto my father’s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son.

³⁹ And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me.

⁴⁰ And he said unto me, The Lord, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father’s house:

⁴¹ Then shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be clear from my oath.

⁴² And I came this day unto the well, and said, O Lord God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:

⁴³ Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;

⁴⁴ And she say to me, Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the Lord hath appointed out for my master’s son.

⁴⁵ And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.

⁴⁶ And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her shoulder, and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: so I drank, and she made the camels drink also.

⁴⁷ And I asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? And she said, the daughter of Bethuel, Nahor’s son, whom Milcah bare unto him: and I put the earring upon her face, and the bracelets upon her hands.

⁴⁸ And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the Lord, and blessed the Lord God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master’s brother’s daughter unto his son.

⁴⁹ And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.

⁵⁰ Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the Lord: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.

⁵¹ Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master’s son’s wife, as the Lord hath spoken.

⁵² And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he worshipped the Lord, bowing himself to the earth.

⁵³ And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.

⁵⁴ And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master.

⁵⁵ And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.

⁵⁶ And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

⁵⁷ And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.

⁵⁸ And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.

⁵⁹ And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham’s servant, and his men.

⁶⁰ And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them.

⁶¹ And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.

⁶² And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahairoi; for he dwelt in the south country.

⁶³ And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming.

⁶⁴ And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel.

⁶⁵ For she had said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself.

⁶⁶ And the servant told Isaac all things that he had done.

⁶⁷ And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah’s tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.

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Introduction

Chapter 24 of Genesis is not only the longest single narrative in Genesis but also a beautiful testimony to God’s sovereign guidance in major life decisions—especially in choosing a spouse. In an age when marriage is often viewed superficially, this account shows how deep prayer, faithfulness, and obedience lead to God’s blessing.

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Commentary

1. The Commission and Preparation (vv. 1–9)

• Abraham, now advanced in years, ensures his son Isaac will not marry a Canaanite woman. He charges his chief servant to go to Haran and find a wife for Isaac among his relatives—one who shares their faith.

• Spiritual Insight: Decisions about marriage and family should rest on shared faith and spiritual unity, not merely on emotion or culture.

2. Prayer and Divine Guidance (vv. 10–27)

• The servant prays at the well in Mesopotamia for a clear sign—and God answers immediately. Rebekah arrives, offers him water, and also draws for his camels—exactly as he had requested.

• Spiritual Insight: God hears prayers offered in faith and obedience to His will. The servant sought God’s guidance and received it in a remarkable way.

3. Family Confirmation (vv. 28–61)

• Rebekah’s family hears the servant’s account, and both they and Rebekah herself agree. Rebekah demonstrates courage and faith by immediately leaving her home to follow.

• Spiritual Insight: Rebekah exemplifies the obedient soul that follows God’s call, even into unfamiliar territory.

4. Meeting Isaac and the Beginning of the Marriage (vv. 62–67)

• Isaac is meditating in the field when he sees the camels approaching. Rebekah veils herself in respect. Isaac brings her into his mother Sarah’s tent, marries her, and is comforted in his mother’s death.

• Spiritual Insight: A God-guided marriage brings comfort, love, and fulfills God’s purposes—not only for the couple but for generations to come.

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Summary

God works quietly yet sovereignly to unite Isaac and Rebekah. Through the servant’s prayer, Rebekah’s willingness, and their obedience to God’s direction, a marriage is established that becomes part of God’s redemptive plan—ultimately leading to the lineage of Christ.

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Message for Today

• God Is a God of Guidance: When we—like Abraham’s servant—act in prayerful trust, God shows us the way, even in life’s biggest decisions.

• Prayer Is Conversation: The servant’s specific prayer met a specific answer; God still desires that level of conversation with us.

• Trust Brings Peace: Rebekah stepped into uncertainty because she believed God had paved the way—may we, too, trust God when facing new paths.

• Marriage as a Divine Covenant: Isaac and Rebekah’s union was founded on God’s direction. Every Christian marriage can be a living testimony to God’s faithfulness.