Canon Conversations: Genesis 23-24

Discussion Questions: What might we infer about the relationship between Abraham's tribe and the Hittites by how they respond to Abraham's request for a cave to bury Sarah? How is this an outworking of the Genesis 12 blessing? Genesis 24 is the longest chapter in the Torah. Why might the author include so much repetition and detail? Do a quick character study on the following: The servant Rebekah Bethuel, Laban, mother How do we see the providence of God at work in chapter 24? How does this account help you see the providence of God at work in your life? The first part of chapter 25 marks the end of another section of Genesis. What are some major themes and motifs you have seen in Genesis so far? How have you seen the experience of every Christian reflected in the stories we've read so far in Genesis? Where have you seen hints and whispers of Jesus in the first half of Genesis? How are these events preparing the way for the Saviour?