Who did Abraham send to find a wife for Isaac? To whom did he send him?
His trusted servant. Probably Eliezer of Damascus. To Abraham's country and family.
Who met the servant at the well? How did the servant know which woman would be the one sent by the Lord for Isaac?
Rebekkah. She would give water and offer to water the camels as well.
What did Rebekah do when she saw Isaac?
She covered herself with a veil.
Did Isaac love Rebekah?
Yes, she was a comfort to him after Sarah died.
Genesis 25
Where was Abraham buried?
The cave of Macpelah
What did God tell Rebekah about the children in her womb?
They would be two nations. The older shall serve the younger.
What were her children's names? What do their names mean?
Esau = Edom (red) and Jacob (grasping hand)
Who was Isaac's favorite son? Why?
Esau because he made good venison.
What did Esau trade with Jacob one day? What did he give up?
Birthright for some stew.
Genesis 26
Where did Isaac go at the time of the famine in the land? How did Isaac refer to Rebekah here? c. Who saw Isaac and Rebekah while looking through his window? What did he see? What was his reaction?
Gerar. He referred to her as his sister. Abimelech saw them being romantic and he was upset because Isaac had lied to him.
What did King Abimelech tell the rich and prosperous Isaac to do?
Move away from them because he had become too powerful.
Who grieved Isaac and Rebekah? Why?
Esau because he took Hittite wives.
Genesis 27
Where did Rebekah send Jacob? What was her reason to Isaac for sending Jacob away?
a. Before Isaac died what did he want Esau to do for him? What did Rebekah want for Jacob? How did Rebekah accomplish this?
Go get some venison for him and he would give him his blessing. Rebekah wanted Jacob to receive the blessing so she tricked him by putting goat hair on Jacob's hands and neck and she put Esau's clothes on him and prepared some tasty food for him so Isaac blessed him because he was blind.
What was Isaac's blessing for Jacob?
He would be lord over his brother and nations will serve you and bow down to you.
What was Isaac's blessing for Esau?
Dwelling will be away from the earth's richness. Live by the sword and serve his brother.
What did Esau resolve to do to Jacob after Isaac's death?