Genesis 24:52-67: What God Has Joined Together

Abraham’s servant joyfully bestows more gifts upon Rebekah and her family because she will become Isaac’s wife. Rather than allowing a delay to change anyone’s mind, the servant proposes that they depart for Canaan quickly, and Rebekah faithfully agrees. She receives a blessing from her family that recalls the promise the LORD has made to Abraham’s family. When she and Isaac meet for the first time, they greet each other properly, and Isaac takes her to be his beloved wife.  Rev. Andy Jagow, pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church in Alexandria, VA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 24:52-67.  To learn more about Bethany Lutheran, visit bethany-lcms.org. “In the Beginning” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies Genesis. The first book of Moses sets the stage for God’s entire story of salvation. As we learn the beginning of the story, God prepares us to receive the fulfillment of the story: Jesus Christ, the Offspring of the woman who has crushed our enemy’s head.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]