YEA Lesson Library
Here Comes the Bride
About This Lesson
This lesson teaches how God provided Rebekah as a wife for Isaac.
Scriptures
Genesis 24:1-67
Psalm 111:10
Proverbs 1:7
Proverbs 3:13-14
Proverbs 4:11
Proverbs 18:22
Proverbs 31:30
Ephesians 5:33
James 1:5
Words to Know
WISDOM- judging what is true and right
IDOL - a deity other than God
The Lesson
Isaac was a grown man when his mother, Sarah, died. It was now time for him to find a wife. But, Abraham didn't want Isaac to marry just anyone. The girls who lived near them didn't love God. They worshiped idols.
Abraham called his most faithful servant to find a wife for Isaac. She must love and worship the true God. The servant had to travel back to where Abraham used to live. He promised to bring back a good wife for Isaac.
The servant took gifts and placed them on his camel’s back. He prayed as he started on the long trip. He asked God to help him find the right wife for Isaac.
At last, the servant came to a well. He was hot and thirsty. Again he prayed that God would show him the right wife for Isaac. He would know she was the right
one if she offered water to him and his camels.
Rebekah came to the well. She was very pretty. She saw that the servant was hot and thirsty. She said, "Let me get some water for you, and some for your camel."
The servant told Rebekah's father that God led him to find Rebekah. Rebekah said she would be happy to marry Isaac. The servant was very happy that he could keep his promise to Abraham. He thanked God for helping him.
Daily Devotions
Sunday - Psalm 111:10
Monday- Proverbs 1:7
Tuesday - Proverbs 3:13-14
Wednesday - Proverbs 4:11
Thursday - Proverbs 18:22
Friday- Proverbs 31:30
Saturday - Ephesians 5:33
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, children will be able to:
1. Tell what Abraham's servant promised to do.
2. State that the servant asked for God's help and wisdom.
3. Explain how the servant knew Rebekah was the right bride for Isaac.
Topics & Themes
Abraham
Bride
God’s Provision
Isaac
Prayer
Rebekah
Wisdom
Materials Needed
Bible, YEA Students' and Teacher's books, CD, CD player, songbook, attendance and memory verse charts, two pitchers, picture of idol or idol statue
Preparation
The preschool-aged child is ready to accept all you tell him of God and the Lord Jesus. It is imperative that a teacher's information be accurate. You also need to make sure the child does not misunderstand your words, attitudes, or actions. Adults are often fooled by the child's seemingly accurate use of words. Make certain that they are not merely parroting what they hear, but understand the meaning of the words, especially when teaching the memory verse.
Review Questions
1. Why didn't Abraham want Isaac to marry any of the girls who lived near them?
2. How did the servant know how to find the right bride for Isaac?
3. Where did the servant find Rebekah?
4. What did she offer to do for the servant?
5. What did the servant do when Rebekah said she would marry Isaac?
REACH Activity
Letters: PR (Note: This is a common blend. Make sure the child recognizes the blend.)
Words: pray, promise, pretty
Sentence:
AFTER THE SERVANT PRAYED TO GOD, HE WAS ABLE TO KEEP HIS PROMISE TO BRING HOME A PRETTY BRIDE FOR ISAAC.
Song
“If You’re Happy” is on page 47 of the Kids Classics Collection.
Closing Prayer
Ask if one of the students would like to lead in prayer. If no one volunteers, pray thanking God for answering the servant's prayer and giving Isaac a good wife. Also ask that God will answer our prayers.
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