Genesis 23:1 - 24:27

This week we come back together after an Easter Sunday when our class did not meet. We pick up our study in Genesis 23, with the death of Sarah and the establishment of one of the most sacred and holy sites in all of Jewish history. Then we follow Abraham's servant as he heads out on an important mission back to the homeland of Abraham's extended family to seek a bride for Isaac. For a look at this week's lesson notes, click here. 

There also is quite a bit of geography involved in this week's lesson so I'd strongly encourage you to thumb through the maps in the back of your Bible. If you need help finding a good one for this week's lesson, this one is pretty good.

Genesis 22

From the study guide:

“Every time God revealed Himself to Abraham, the patriarch progressed in his fellowship with and his understanding of God. Many timies when God revealed Himself to Abraham, the results were a test. The same process happens with us today, except we meet God in His Word and not in personal appearances. Every time we meet with God in His Word, we have the opportunity to progress in our fellowship with and our understanding of God.”

Consider God’s six direct encounters with Abraham before chapter 22:

1)      Genesis 12:1-3 – God tells Abraham to leave Ur and move to a place He would show him.

2)      Genesis 13:14-17 – God reveals His plans and promises to Abraham and asks him to move under God’s direction.

3)      Genesis 15:1-6 – God reveals His patience with Abraham’s attempts to “help” God fulfill His promise of an heir.

4)      Genesis 15:7-21 – God reveals that He provides hope when things look impossible. God sealed His covenant with a sacrifice.

5)      Genesis 17:1-21 – God reveals His sufficiency to keep His promises.

6)      Genesis 18:1-33 – God reveals His justice and His mercy in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

In today’s lesson, God reveals the fellowship of His suffering. Click here to download this week's lesson notes.