Ep 43.Genesis 21-24: The birth of Isaac, the sacrifice of Isaac, the death of Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah (Women's Bible Study)

  "A-rock-a my soul in the bosom of Abraham; a-rock-a my soul in the bosom of Abraham..." Does anyone remember this song?I'm quite sure it has nothing at all to do with this week's study, but it just popped in my head.  LOL

This week in our Women's Bible Study we continue in the book of Genesis, where we see Covenant fulfillment and Covenant keeping in the opening verses of chapter 21 as Abraham and Sarah welcome their little bundle of laughter, Isaac. (See what I did there?)

We see God keeping his promises to Ishmael, even though Ishmael is not the son of the promise.

We see Abraham leaving more fingerprints in Canaan.

Abraham passes the ultimate test of faith, and he finally, though through difficult circumstances, owns a piece of the Promised Land.

And we see faith displayed in four characters as it's time for Isaac to take a wife and prepare for his Covenant blessing...and the LORD brings him Rebekah. 

We see how laughter is a blessing from God; and we see how testing is designed to reinforce your faith, not destroy it.

It's been a busy week, but what a blessing!