Ep 142 | Genesis 24-27, Come Follow Me (February 21-27)

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:32 – Those searching for an eternal companion can learn valuable lessons from the story of Isaac and Rebekah. 04:27 – “He shall send his angel before thee to help” in Genesis 24.20. 06:55 – A caution: The Lord has not chosen one particular person to be your spouse. 09:32 – The servant’s test of how to choose an eternal companion. If you are looking for a 3-3 marriage, be a 3! 23:43 – Archetypes in Genesis. Four ways to read the text, with three important lenses. The temple symbolism of Rebekah at the well. 30:57 – Abraham marries Keturah after the death of Sarah. 33:56 – The sons of Ishmael and their “castles” in Genesis 25.12-18. 35:29 – Abraham died and was gathered to his people. These verses echo eternal truths regarding the reunification of families in the Spirit World after death. 39:22 – Rebekah and Isaac have twins named Jacob and Esau. These men represent two nations. 46:39 – Esau is the progenitor of the Edomites. 50:04 – Esau sells the birthright in Genesis 25.29-34. Esau’s tears remind us to not despise the blessings within our reach. 1:00:51 – The people of the covenant always seek sacred places to commune with God. 1:03:58 – The literal reading (peshat) of Genesis 27.1-40 with 4 points of emphasis from the Institute Manual. 1:11:19 – Patterns, types, and figures may provide deeper meaning to Genesis 27. Reading this text with an allegorical (remez) and sacred temple approach (sod). 1:22:23 – The tripart structure of the creation and the three Patriarchs may increase our understanding of temple symbolism and show us Rebekah’s essential purpose in this story. 1:32:13 – We can accept the responsibility of the Abrahamic Covenant by sharing the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Audible Listen on Facebook Listen on Stitcher Listen On Spotify Listen on YouTube