Episode 8: Rebekah - Women of the Bible Series

Send a textHello, friends! This month on Car Chat Podcast we are talking about Rebekah (Genesis 24-27).  She ties into the conversation from last month about Sarah because Rebekah married Sarah's long-awaited son, Isaac (but, sadly Sarah had died 3 years prior). I only was casually acquainted with Rebekah so we were curious about how this conversation would go. But, YA'LL!!!  God spoke to us through her story in very real-time ways. I hope that you will find a time to listen and may the Lord draw you close with his grace and truth.Who is she?1. generous (giving without expecting or needing anything in return; giving freely in over-abundance)2. played favorites (tendency to offer unearned affections, benefits, or gifts to a person based on your own personal feelings about them)3. manipulative (having dishonest or unfair control of a situation or a person for your own advantage or meeting your own need)We talk about... - the lasting beauty of a woman- parenting and the dangers of playing favorites with our kids. Why do we do that? Why does it lead to ? How is that destructive?- our control issues as moms (ministry wives, leaders) and the reality that it never works- using our kids to meet our own needs instead of freely loving them and finding satisfaction in God- how to deal with disappointment in our kid's choices and not letting it impact how we relate to them - the dangers of feeding our kid's sin so that they will stay attached to usWe hope and pray that it encourages you specifically where you feel discouraged. You are not alone in your struggle and faith. We get it.Also as mentioned, here is discussion questions for this episode about Rebekah. Feel free to use them as you like for your own personal journalling and processing or as discussion with a small group. God sees you and knows your struggles. He includes women like Rebekah in his word so that we can see how to be, how not to be, and who he is regardless of what we choose. with much love,Amy and Jamy--->>> DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Episode 8 Rebekah <<<---*See episode description in the show notes. Review Genesis 24-28  for her story.1. What did you learn for the first time about Rebekah? What surprised you about her story with God?2. Review Abraham’s servant’s prayer in Genesis 24:12-14. What does it mean to you that God answered his prayer “before he had finished speaking?” (verse 15)3. Sometimes the relational dynamics in our family can be combative instead of peaceful. What did you learn about this from Rebekah’s story? What can you do to be an example of peace in your home?4. Rebekah’s desire to control the outcome of what she perceived was God’s promise led her to willful sin. How do we do the same? What might it look like to repent of this?5. Review the three descriptions of Rebekah from the podcast and discuss which one resonates the most with you:· Generous· Played Favorites· Manipulative6. “Rebekah is one of us. Who God is to her, He is to me.” Who was God to Rebekah? What does that mean to you in your life today?Let's stay connect: IG: @amyruthpetersen @jamyfisherproduced by: 4110 Ministries, LLC