Summary of Genesis 25:19-26
Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah. He prayed for children, and God gave them twins. Rebekah prayed and God said “two nations are in your womb”. Isaac was sixty years old when Rebekah gave birth to Esau and Jacob.
In this passage, we can see Issac and Rebekah’s faith. They waited for 20 years for children, and they prayed.
Questions
6. What stands out from Rebekah and Isaac’s examples of prayer? (See also Genesis 24:62-67.) They seek God on their practical concerns.
7. What examples of waiting on God can you share to encourage others? I am waiting for God to redeem me and provide for me.
8. What does the Lord reveal to Rebekah about her two sons? These two sons will have descendants of separate nations, and one nation will be stronger than the other.
Isaac and Ishmael honored Abraham at his death and lived under his blessing