BIBLES * Bulldogs * & Beards

Disagree, agree, or have a question: Contact us through the contact page on our website; http://www.biblebulldog.com IV.REBEKAH A TYPE OF THE “BRIDE OF CHRIST.”

1. THE CONCERN OF THE FATHER

Provide a bride V 4 go and bring back a bride.

Matt 2:22 The Father is seeking a bride for His Son.

Eph 1:22 - 23 the fullness of Him that filleth all in all

The church completes the Lord Jesus.

As Rebekah believed and yielded to the pleadings of Eliezer, so the Church believes and yields to the pleadings of the HOLY SPIRIT.

As Rebekah was willing to separate herself from her kinsfolk for Isaac’s sake, so the Believer is willing to separate himself from his kinsfolk for JESUS’ SAKE.

2. THE COMMISSION OF THE SPIRIT

A servant, a helper of God.

As Eliezer on the way to Isaac told Rebekah all about his Master Isaac, and what was in store for her, so the Holy Spirit as we journey on our earthly pilgrimage tells us what is in store for us when we shall meet our Isaac-JESUS.

3. THE COURTSHIP OF THE BRIDE

Chosen us before the foundation of the world.

God takes the initiative and sends the Holy Spirit

V35 Brags on Abraham and Isaac, The father is rich as the son

John 15

V58 I will go. The Holy Spirit convinces us. 1 Peter 1:8

Companion - He stayed by her side.

V53 riches of the Father, resources of the Son - comforter.

4. THE COMING OF THE GROOM

V63 - waiting for the bride.

V7 - the wife is to be presented to the Groom

5. THE CONSUMATION OF THE MARRIAGE

V64 - It is my Master. Eliezer says that’s Him.

She runs to meet him.

The symbolism is so rich in the story. Think about it: how long was it between when God announced that Isaac was to die until he was symbolically resurrected? It was a three-day journey from where God gave the command to where Isaac was to be sacrificed. So 3 days later he was resurrected and got up from the altar that he was to be sacrificed on.

It's also rich and amazing. Think about it: Abraham said to Isaac when Isaac asked where the lamb was, God will provide himself a lamb. First of all it says that God will provide himself. Then notice it says that God would provide himself a lamb. But what was it that was provided in the thicket when the angel of the Lord stopped Abraham from sacrificing Isaac? It was a ram! This should leave you asking the question at the end of the story, where is the lamb? where is the lamb? That’s the cliff hanger that nags at the Israelites for over 2000 years before Jesus… Then boom! John the Baptist comes along and John chapter 1 verse 29 and says behold the Lamb of God!

Jacobs Dream

The Stairway To Heaven

Jacob's ladder is an Old Testament prophecy of a New Testament Savior.

A PICTURE OF THE SINNER

V11 - Shrouded in darkness, Surrounded by desert, rock for a pillow. Alone, without God, hope, joy, peace. “The way of the transgressor is hard”. Sentenced by death. 27:41 Esau was going to kill him

A PICTURE OF THE SAVIOR

V12 - The Lord was at the top of the ladder.

John 1:47-51 - An OT prophecy of a NT savior. Jesus is the ladder.

REACH OF THE LADDER - reaches to heaven. Only one ladder, Jesus.

RELIABILITY OF IT - v13, the Lord stood above it.

RESOURCE OF IT - v 12 Angels are ministering spirits. Heb. 1:13-14

Jesus is the way we go to God, and Jesus is the way that God comes to us.

Promise

Presence v13-14

Protection

Only one ladder, Jesus is the only way to heaven.

A PICTURE OF SALVATION

V16- CONSCIENCENESS OF GOD - surely the Lord is in this place. The reality of God brings a reverence of God. Romans 10, Jacob had an awareness of the presence of God.

CONVERSION TO GOD - v18 made an altar, named place Bethel. Bethel means the house of God. Vowed a vow, my God. Not only was it a new morning, he was a new man.

COMMITMENT Through GOD - v22 give a tithe. Spirit of giving.

Do you have a Bethel, I do.

JESUS IS THE STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN!

Genesis 28:10-16 

Jesus Calls Philip and Nathaniel

John 1:43-51

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