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heard her story, he went forth to meet Abraham's servant and conducted him to his home.
After they had welcomed Eliezer, they sat down to eat. But Eliezer would not cat until he had explained his errand. When he told them how his meeting with Rebecca was an answer to his prayer, they consented to let her go with him to Chanaan.
Eliezer gave presents to Rebecca, to her brothers, and to her mother. The next morning they set out for Chanaan. Isaac was the rst person to greet em when they arrived home, and, with the blessing of Abraham, his father, he married Rebecca.
Death of
Abraham and left all his wealth to his son Isaac, who was the
' hirty-eight years after Sara's death, Abraham died
child through whom God's promise was to be ful lled. Isaac and Ismael, his sons, buried him in the cave be­ side his wife.
THINGS TO KNOW AND TO DO
1. GOD LLS ABRAHAM TO CHAN N
1. What were the three commands which God gave to Abram? 2. What were the rewards Abram received for his obedience?
3. Why was Abram's journey from Haran to Chanaan very
di cult?
4. How did Abram give an example of great faith in God.
5. Contrast the characters of Abram and Lot. If you had been
present at the division of the land, what would you have said to each of them?
6. Point out on the map the places where Abram built altars to God.
2. GOD MAKES GREAT PROMISES TO ABRAHAM
1. How is our Savior "a priest according to the order of Melchisedech"?
2. Memorize Psalm 109.
3. List the promises God made to Abram.
4. Why is Abram praised for his faith?
5. What opportunities have we to imitate the faith of Abram in
our daily lives?