Seeking
The Servant Closes the Deal for Isaac’s Wife.
Date: January 9, 2022
Passage: Genesis 24:29–51
We are introduced to Rebekah’s brother Laban who on the surface was willing to pay lip service to God (v. 31) but without any real interest in spiritual things. When he heard about the gifts that Rebekah had received he became very interested and ran out to see the servant (vv. 29-30). Later …
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