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[sermon] Genesis 24:1-27, 50-52, 55-67 The God of Abraham: A wife for Isaac

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lFinding a good person doesn't mean a godly marriage.
We neee a greater emphasis upon 'being the right partner' rather than 'finding the right partner'.

The Servant Commissioned
(v3-4)
*Highlight of this chapter

v7: Abraham's actions weee based on revelation. In addition, Abraham instructed his servant to seek out a wife for him son with the assurance that God give diving guidance.
-example of faith

The Search Conducted
v12. O Lord, God of my master Abraham, give me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.

The plan which this servant devised testitifies his wisdom and maturity. (v14)

Rebekah was indeed the right person.

Securing Parental Consent
v50-51
"This is from the Lord" - can't do.anything about it.

The Return
Isaac had been in the fiels as the evening hours apporached. (v63) As he lifted his eyes, he saw the caravan approaching.

v66- Then the servant told Isaac all he had done.

Rebekah was God's perfect gift.

Conclusion:
1. God directs men to get under way through the scriptures.

2. God guides His children once under was by "his angel" (24:7)
-We are guided by the Holy Spirit

3. The will of God is discerned through prayer.

4. The will of God is discerned through wisdom.

Marriage
1. A godly mate should be sought only when it is certain marriage will achieve the purposes God has for our lives.

2. You.must wait for God's timing.

3. You must look in the right place.

4. You must seek godly qualities.

5. You should be willing to heed the counsel of older and wiser Christians.

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