Lesson 15

Adult Questions
Genesis 24

Focus Verse
“
Then he prayed, ‘LORD, God of my master Abraham, make me successful today, and show kindness to my master
Abraham.’ ” – Genesis 24:12
FIRST DAY: Read the notes and the references.
1. Use this space to record how you have seen God’s activity during the week. (How has He provided, answered,
comforted, reconciled, guided, etc.?)

2. What from last week’s passage, lecture, notes or discussion has shaped your thinking or decisions?

SECOND DAY: Read Genesis 24:1-14.

Abraham’s servant pledged and prayerfully pursued a wife for Isaac.
3. What was Abraham concerned about, and why? How can you tell from verses 1-9 or from other passages we
have already studied?

4. a. How did Abraham fulfill his responsibility to God for his family? (Compare with Genesis 18:19.)

b. Who helps you fulfill your responsibilities? What might change if you embraced others as helpers
provided by God in answer to your needs?

5. a. How did Abraham’s servant model dependence on God?

b. How might the servant’s example help you?

THIRD DAY: Read Genesis 24:15-27.

Abraham’s servant confirmed Rebekah was God’s choice for Isaac’s bride.
6. After prayer, what practical confirmations did the servant experience?

7. What confirmation and provisions have you experienced in answer to your prayers?

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 8. Which character qualities shown in the servant and Rebekah’s interaction would you like God to grow in you?

FOURTH DAY: Read Genesis 24:28-51.

Abraham’s servant confirmed God’s choice of Rebekah with her family.
9. How does Rebekah’s family show they believed in God and sought His will regarding the servant?

10. What details in the servant’s recounting of his story confirmed God’s will?

11. How did the servant joyfully give God the glory and refuse to take credit for his success? (Use any verses in
Genesis 24.)

12. What do you learn about how God provides direction for those who faithfully seek His will? (See Isaiah
48:11; 1 Corinthians 1:27-31; or any other Scripture.)

FIFTH DAY: Read Genesis 24:52-67.

Abraham’s servant and Rebekah quickly departed for Isaac and the marriage.
13. What actions of the servant and Rebekah show growing faith and immediate obedience?

14. What has it cost you to obey God? How has God cared for you when your obedience seemed costly?

15. How does Isaac’s example challenge or encourage you to prayerfully wait on God’s way and time (24:62-67)?

SIXTH DAY: Review Genesis 24.

16. Review the names given for God in this chapter. Which aspects of God’s character revealed in these names
are most meaningful to your current situation?

17. Homiletics for group and administrative leaders: Genesis 24

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