Covenanter Witness Vol. 53 - Rparchives.org

_''Lesson Helps for the Week of September 26, 1954JUNIOR TOPIC servant prayed that God would help him was Isaac. In token of her humility, mod-September 26, 1954 find a wife for Isaac (Gen. 24:12-14). esty, and subjection Rebekah coveredby Mrs. Wilbur J. Keys God prepares the way for those who prayherself with a veil and met Isaac. Isaac"ISAAC AND REBEKAH" and trust Him. Before he had finished took Rebekah to his home and theyScripture: Genesis 24 his prayer, Rebekah came to the well, were married and he loved her very much.Memory Verse: "Commit thy way unto She was the grand-niece of Abraham, the Eph. 5.25the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall granddaughter of Abraham's brother, Answer these Questions:bring it to pass." Psalm 37:5 Nahor. She was very beautiful. 1- How did the servant know whoPsalms to sing: Abraham's servant asked her for a should be Isaac's wife?Psalm 55:12, 13, 17, page 140 (sing drink, and she gave him a drink and of- 2. What characteristics did Abraham'sfrom memory) fered to draw water for all of his cam- faithful servant possess that all Chris-Psalm 37:3-6, page 91 els. In return for Rebekah's kindness,tians should have?Psalm 37:20-24, page 93 Abraham's servant gave her a gofden 3. Instead of an engagement ring whatPsalm 119, part 2: 1-4, page 288 ear-ring worth half a shekel and two did the servant give to Rebekah?Look up the answers to these questions: bracelets worth ten shekels. (A shekel 4. Who was Rebekah's brother?1. How old was Sarah when she died? is worth about $9.70 if you would like 5. When did the servant say he wouldGen. 23:1 to figure the value of the giftsi.) This eat?2. Where did Sarah die? Gen. 23:2 was a fine reward for the kindness Re- - How soon did Rebekah decide to3. From whom did Abraham buy his bekah bestowed upon the servant. After leave?burying ground? Gen. 23:10, 11 the servant asked who Rebekah was and 7. What exhortation did Rebekah re-4. How much did the land cost? Gen.refounda direct answer to his prayer ceive from her relatives upon her depart-23:16 quest, he bows his head in thanksgivingure?5. Where was Sarah buried? Gen. 23:19 to the Lord God for leading him to the 8- What was the name of the welloldest servant? Gen. 15:2 right girl for Isaac.where Isaac lived? Give the meaning of7. Who was the father of Rebekah? Boys and girls, be sure you follow the the name.Gen. 22:23 servant's example and always thank God 9- What was Isaac doingIf you have answered the above ques- for His lovingkindness and tender mercies ning?in theeve-tions correctly, you have a good knowl- toward you. Especially thank Him for 10. What did Rebekah do when sheedge of all that happened between lastweek's lesson and today's.Abraham was an old man and nearingthe end of his life. His wife, Sarah, wasanswered prayer.The servant went to Rebekah's homesaw Isaac?f^ ^J* ^ &and Laban rushed out to invite the serv- " 'ant. his camels and the men with himl/?UT"...f-ul, I.1*"* Wfe Cm6, , , . T. .dead; so he and Isaac were living alone, + .