“Snapshot of a Servant Leader”
Genesis 24:1-10
Mark 10:45 reads, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and give his life as a ransom for many.” (NLT) This verse records the mission statement of the Master. The people who understand their assignment in life, generally stand a better chance of living it out. One task all believers have been given to do on their Christian journey is to serve God and other individuals. This lesson is designed to share vital elements of servant leaders.
Breakdown of Genesis Chapter 24
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Verses 5-6
“The servant asked, “But what if I can’t find a young woman who is willing to travel so far from home? Should I then take Isaac there to live among your relatives in the land you came from?” 6) “No!” Abraham responded. “Be careful never to take my son there.(NLT)
Verses 9-10 “So the servant took an oath by putting his hand under the thigh of his master, Abraham. He swore to follow Abraham’s instructions.” 10) Then he loaded ten of Abraham’s camels with all kinds of expensive gifts from his master, and he traveled to distant Aram-naharaim. There he went to the town where Abraham’s brother Nahor had settled.”(NLT)
Verses 12-14
“O Lord, God of my master, Abraham,” he prayed. “Please give me success today, and
show unfailing love to my master, Abraham. 13) See, I am standing here beside this
spring, and the young women of the town are coming out to draw water. 14) This is my request. I will ask one of them, ‘Please give me a drink from your jug.’ If she says, ‘Yes have a drink, and I will water your camels, too!’—let her be the one you have selected as Isaac’s wife. This is how I will know that you have shown unfailing love to my master.” (NLT)
Verses 22, 52-53
“Then at last, when the camels had finished drinking, he took out a gold ring for her nose and two large gold bracelets for her wrists.
52) When Abraham’s servant heard their answer, he bowed down to the ground and worshiped the Lord. 53) Then he brought out silver and gold jewelry and clothing and presented them to Rebekah. He also gave expensive presents to her brother and mother.” (NLT)
Verses 54-59
“Then they ate their meal, and the servant and the men with him stayed there overnight. But early the next morning, Abraham’s servant said, “Send me back to my master.” 55) “But we want Rebekah to stay with us at least ten days,” her brother and mother said. “Then she can go.” 56) But he said, “Don’t delay me. The LORD has made my mission successful; now send me back so I can return to my master.” 57) “Well,” they said, “we’ll call Rebekah and ask her what she thinks.” 58) So they called Rebekah. “Are you willing to go with this man?” they asked her. And she replied, “Yes, I will go.” 59) So they said good-bye to Rebekah and sent her away with Abraham’s servant and his men. The woman who had been Rebekah’s childhood nurse went along with her.” (NLT)