Bible Study Questions for Genesis 24-27

[Pages:2]Bible Study Questions for Genesis 24-27

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1. What would have been the danger in Isaac's marrying a wife from among the Canaanites? Genesis 24:2-4; Deuteronomy 7:3, 4.

2. In view of this example of Abraham's arrangement for Isaac's marriage, is it right for a Christian to marry a non-Christian? 2 Corinthians 6:14, 15; 1 Corinthians 7:39; 9:5; Genesis 28:1, 2.

3. Is God able to guide a sincere Christian to the right life partner? Genesis 24:10-27.

4. Name the girl whom God chose for Isaac to marry. Genesis 24:15, 51.

5. Name Rebekah's father. Genesis 24:24.

6. Name Rebekah's brother. Genesis 24:29.

7. How rich was Abraham? Genesis 24:34, 35.

8. Did Bethuel and Laban fear God? Genesis 24:50, 51.

9. Was Rebekah willing to go with Abraham's servant? Genesis 24:58, 59.

10. What shows that Rebekah was a modest woman? Genesis 24:65.

11. How elaborate was Isaac's wedding ceremony? Genesis 24:67.

12. Whom did Abraham marry in his late years? Genesis 25:1.

13. How long did Abraham live? Genesis 25:7.

14. Where was Abraham buried? Genesis 25:7.

15. How many princes were fathered by Ishmael, Abraham's son? Genesis 25:13-16.

16. Why did Isaac pray for Rebekah? Genesis 25:21.

17. How did God help the people mentioned in the following passages? Genesis 25:21; 18:13,14; 30:1,2,22; Judges 13:2,3; 1 Samuel 1:1,2,19,20; Luke 1:7,13.

18. While Rebekah's twin sons were still in her womb, God said that the

would serve the

. Genesis 25:23; compare

Romans 9:10-13.

19. Name the two sons who were born. Genesis 25:25, 26.

20. Who was Rebekah's favorite? Genesis 25:28.

21. Esau sold his birthright to Jacob in exchange for what? Genesis 25:2934; compare Hebrews 12:16, 17.

22. God renewed to Genesis 26:2-5.

the covenant he had made with Abraham.

23. What wrong thing did Isaac do which Abraham had also done? Genesis 26:6, 7; 12:11-13; 20:2.

24. How wealthy was Isaac? Genesis 26:13, 14.

25. About what did Isaac's herdsmen quarrel with the inhabitants of the land? Genesis 26:19-21.

26. What shows us that Isaac himself was a peaceful man? Genesis 26:19-22.

27. With what three men did Isaac make a covenant of peace? Genesis 26:2631.

28. What did the patriarchs customarily do for their sons before they (the patriarchs) died? Genesis 27:4; 49:28, 29.

29. Why was Rebekah willing to hatch up a dishonest scheme to get the blessing for Jacob? Genesis 25:28; 27:5-17.

30. Do you think God approved of Jacob's lies to his father? Genesis 27:1829; Colossians 3:9.

31. What did Isaac's blessing predict about the relationship of Jacob and Esau? Genesis 27:29, 37.

32. What did Esau want to do to Jacob? Genesis 27:41.

33. To where did Jacob flee? Genesis 27:43.

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