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Abraham’s can-do servant led KEY VERSE “. . . Let the young woman who comes out to draw [water], . . . let her to Rebekah’s “I do.” be the woman whom the Lord has appointed for [Isaac].” Genesis 24:43-44

STORY AT A GLANCE

Rebekah Isaac Eliezer • Isaac’s bride-to-be, • The only son of (pronounced though they had Abraham and ehl-ih-EE-zer) never met. Sarah. • Abraham’s • Proved • God promised servant who kindness by that many vowed to go offering water to “offspring” and find Isaac a Eliezer and all would come wife. his camels! through Isaac • A man of prayer. (Gen 22:15-18). • With two words, • God led him to also proved • Still single when the well where he courage when his mother died. met Rebekah. asked if she would leave home • Mourned Sarah’s death; but was to marry Isaac—“I will” (Gen comforted by love for Rebekah. 24:58).

Abraham Bethuel and Laban • Wanted Isaac to (pronounced beth-YOO-ehl & have a wife from LAY-bin) among family • Bethuel was Rebekah’s father, Laban living back in his her brother. homeland. • Laban ran to find out who gave gold jewelry to his sister. • Both agreed that it was God’s will for Rebekah be given to Isaac in marriage.

Supplies:

Holy Moly Holy Moly Connect Scissors Pencils DVD Leaflet Bible (10-15 min.) DISCOVER Get Ready Show kids the backpack and word Trust. • What would you want to have in a backpack for a long journey? • Is it possible for me to know everything you need in your backpack? Why or why not? • What does “I trust you” mean? • Who do you trust?

Ask kids to write or draw people or things they trust on page 1 of their Leaflet.

Introduce the Characters Play the • Two families who worship God are choosing who their Rebekah and Isaac Video children will marry. • You’ll see Abraham’s servant, Eliezer, who helps find Watch for the camels, Isaac’s bride. they play an important • You’ll see a woman named Rebekah make an important role in Eliezer’s decision! choice. If time permits, watch it again!

(5-10 min.) (5-10 min.) RELATE CONNECT Talk about the Rebekah Open the Connect Bible Help kids find and mark Genesis 24:43-44 and Isaac Video on page 36. • Why did Abraham want Isaac to get married? • The Bible begins with the book of Genesis. Many • What surprises you about Rebekah and Isaac stories in Genesis are about the beginnings of new agreeing to have their family pick the person they lives and families. What are the first words spoken at will marry? the well to begin this family? • Abraham trusted his servant Eliezer to pick Isaac’s Do the Genesis 24:10-21 Connect Bible activity on bride. What do you trust someone else to decide for page 35. you? • Look at verse 11. Find the 3 words that begin with • I wonder where God was in this story? the letter “W.” Why are well, water, and women important in this story? Many Bible-times friends • I wonder how Rebekah felt when she left her family met by wells. Where are places you meet friends? to meet Isaac and his family? (20-30 min.) CREATE TRUST IN A PAPER CUP: Kids record people Rebekah and Isaac trusted as they create a cup for water.

Reader. Rebekah and Isaac Leaflet. Holy Moly. wearesparkhouse.org. © 2012 sparkhouse. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced. Manufactured in USA. V11973; PRJ018985; MAY2012. Rebekah & isaac Fold 4 1 2

“…Let the young woman who comes out to Holy Moly! draw [water] …let her be the woman whom the L Genesis 24:43-44 ord has appointed for [Isaac].” people Rebekah tRusted: What’s in my backpack? people and things i trust. Give kids time to imagine and

Fold 2 help them reflect.

Fold 5 Fold Fold 3 Fold Fold 1 • Who did Isaac trust?

Who trusted and supported each other? p eople i saac t R usted: Rebekah? You? • How do you know you can trust someone?

Cut out square. Turn over, write or draw people Rebekah and Isaac trusted.

“…Let the young woman who comes out to draw [water] …let her be the woman whom the L Genesis 24:43-44 ord has appointed for [Isaac].” What’s in my backpack? people and things i trust.

Fold 1

Turn back over, fold 1, 2, & 3.

People Isaac Trusted

People Rebekah Trusted

PeoplePeople RebekahIsaac Tr ustedTrusted People Isaac Trusted

Fold 4 & 5. CONTINUES... 5 Holy Moly! Remind kids of what happened at the well. • How did Eliezer trust that Rebekah was the woman for Isaac? • How does water help people? • Can you trust your cup to hold water? Why or why not?

Open cup!

ACTIVITY TIPS

Fewer kids? More kids? Talk about how the size of a group can effect Trust others to help you. After each fold, pass the cup to group trust. the person beside you. When finished, find the owner. Less time? More time? Pre-cut squares, so kids can start writing Act out the story. Use the paper cups created to pretend and folding right away. kids are offering water to Eliezer and the camels.

CLOSING PRAYER Hello God! What a great example Rebekah is for us. She trusted in your plan completely. Help us to have that kind of trust, too. Help us to understand that you have a plan for us as well. Amen!