Women of Genesis: Rebekah

October 7th, 2007

Today we discussed Rebekah and the lessons of her life that we can glean and learn from. Here’s some notes, and at the end, resources leading you into being a woman both like Rebekah, and not like her. Take what is good from her life, redeem what is bad. She makes mistakes, like all of us: the key is to learn from them and not make the same ones she did.

Notes

  • Dating is a very important process for Christians: it helps you find the person with whom you are to show the world Christ.
  • Dating is a very intense process: requiring the man treating the woman right (duh), proving he can provide for her, and lavishing her family with gifts :) .
  • Rebekah has a priest that can intercede for her to the Father: Isaac. We have a priest that intercedes for us: Christ.
  • Rebekah does not treat her children equally, but shows favoritism. This bites her later on.
  • Rebekah does not love her neighbor, but despises them, leading her deeper into sin.
  • When we deceive the priest, it is not a good thing at all: it only results from a love of self, not a selfless love.
  • Rebekah’s treatment of her priest, Isaac, is the same treatment we give to our priest, Jesus. Not cool.

Resources

Women’s Resources: Women of Genesis: Eve

Commentary on Genesis: Calvin’s Commentary on Genesis

The Bible on Women Today: Is the Biblical View on Women Applicable In Today’s Culture?

Getting Serious: Being in a Committed Relationship

Books on Dating (*Recommended)

Categories: Teaching, Women of Genesis

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    October 7th, 2007 at 5:08 pm

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