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Rebekah Was Sought in Marriage "And Isaac * * took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her" (Gen_24:67). The story of Rebekah’s wooing, is delightful. In her distant home she was busy with her daily tasks. God had, however, marked her girlish beauty both of face and character. God had her in … Continue reading “0173. Rebekah Was Sought in Marriage”

Rebekah’s Home Life "Rebekah came out * * with her pitcher upon her shoulder" (Gen_24:15). We grant it. Times have changed, Oriental customs have given way to other ideals; but, withal, we insist that time has never made the picture of Rebekah, with her pitcher upon her shoulder, an unseemly thing. 1. It is honorable … Continue reading “0170. Rebekah's Home Life”

Rebekah Was Very Fair "And the damsel was very fair to look upon" (Gen_24:16). All will admit, immediately, that the beauty which Rebekah possessed was not the beauty of her attire. Girls of today, too often imagine that their everything depends on clothes. Unless some of these "butterflies" are dressed in the latest fashion, a … Continue reading “0171. Rebekah Was Very Fair”

Rebekah, the Beautiful Bride Autor: R.E. NEIGHBOUR

Abraham’s Desire Toward Isaac "Thou shalt take a wife unto my son Isaac" (Gen_24:4). 1. Abraham had a great desire to see his son Isaac married. Immediately the question arises, Is it the best thing for a Christian youth to marry? We cannot answer that only as we examine certain things. (1) If the youth … Continue reading “0169. Abraham's Desire Toward Isaac”

God Speaks to Job "Then the Lord answered Job and said:" etc. (Job_38:1, etc.). God finally comes forth from the shadows where He has remained, observant, but wholly unseen. Satan has had fullest opportunity to prove the truth of his slanderous libel against Job and against God. The whole testing has been bitter, but Job … Continue reading “0167. God Speaks to Job”

Job’s Replies to His False Friends "But Job answered and said" (Job_6:1, etc.). It is impossible to even review Job’s responses to the men who stirred his soul to its depths. We can but mention some characteristic sayings: 1. In the 9th chapter, three remarkable statements come forth: Job_9:2 : "How can a man be … Continue reading “0165. Job's Replies to His False Friends”

Elihu the Son of Barachel, the Buzite "Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu" (Job_32:2). Elihu being younger, had stood by and listened to the words of Job’s comforters, until he was filled with anger. Finally he broke away from the restraint that his years had put upon him, and spoke. Elihu gives some striking … Continue reading “0166. Elihu the Son of Barachel, the Buzite”

Bildad the Shuhite "Then answered Bildad the Shuhite" (Job_8:1). Bildad the Shuhite is what we would call today a "big talker." He is one who says much, but conveys little. He can talk with rapidity, and with seeming rush of words, but there is no solid bottom to his sayings. He speaks in borrowed sentences, … Continue reading “0163. Bildad the Shuhite”

Zophar the Naamathite "Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said" (Job_11:1). Zophar, the Naamathite, is the man who professes to walk in the light. He is on close terms with God. He knows all about how to help poor Job. 1. He tells Job, "O, that God would speak and open His lips against thee." … Continue reading “0164. Zophar the Naamathite”