11.04.18

 Use the following thoughts and questions to have a spiritual conversation as a family. Don’t emphasize having the right answer, but focus on spending time discussing the Word as a family.

Scripture

Genesis 24:12-19,23-27,63-67

Session Summary

Abraham’s servant prayed for a very specific set situation for God to reveal to him who Isaac’s wife should be. After all, this would be the woman through whom God’s promise to Abraham was carried forward. For this incredibly important task, the servant left nothing to chance. He prayed over ever detail, and God responded, answering every request with a precision that could only be from Him. So, the servant took Rebekah back to Isaac to be his wife. 

Conversation Questions

What situations is our family facing right now that we know only God can make it happen?

How has God answered our family’s prayers recently? Were any of the answers or ways He answered surprising? Explain.

God accomplished what He promised to Abraham. What encouragement can our family draw from this?

Why is it so important for our family to recognize God’s faithfulness to Abraham? 

Family Challenge

Spend some time writing out on index cards specific prayer requests your family has. Fold them in half and place them in a bowl, vase, or box that everyone can access. Each family member should draw a card to pray over. Continue praying over this card until the prayer is answered. Once a prayer is answered, write the date on the index card and place it somewhere the whole family can see it, as a reminder of God’s faithfulness. Every time a prayer request is answered, the family member who prayed over it should draw a new index card, beginning the process over again.