In Genesis 24-27 we learn about the next covenant couple that will have the Abrahamic covenant bestowed upon them—Isaac and Rebekah. As I started my Come, Follow Me studies this week I liked the suggestion in the manual to “look for qualities of Rebekah that you want to emulate.” But in one of the podcasts I listened to this week (Follow Him) the weekly guest, Camille F. Olson, suggested looking at Rebekah’s qualities in a different way. She suggested that if Isaac is a parallel to Jesus Christ, then Rebekah-the bridegroom of Isaac- can symbolize the Church (Ephesians 5:23-25). With that symbolism in mind, what attributes does Rebekah have that can represent what members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints should strive for?
- Genesis 24:16-virtuous people
- Genesis 24:18-generous, service-oriented people
- Genesis 24:19-hard-working, selfless, go-the-extra-mile kind of people
- Genesis 24:20-people with lots of energy to do good things
- Genesis 24:25-hospitable people
- Genesis 24:58-submissive and obedient people with faith and trust in God’s servants
As other people observe members of the Church exhibiting these types of characteristics, maybe we would be an answer to their prayers like Rebekah was an answer to the prayers of Abraham’s servant, who after observing her actions asks her “whose daughter are you and is there room in your fathers house for me?” (Genesis 24:23)
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