Hear God’s Word

S1 E94 | When It’s Time To Go - First Let Me… (Genesis 24:52–57)

In this episode, we walk through Genesis 24:52–57 as Abraham's servant receives his answer and prepares to return home with Rebekah. We take a closer look at the celebration that follows, the gifts that are given, and the unexpected request to delay Rebekah's departure for a little while longer. This passage invites us to slow down and pay attention to the tension that can arise when a path seems clear, yet people are not quite ready to move forward. We'll explore The servant's response after receiving approval The exchange between the two families The request to delay the journey and what follows Sometimes Scripture teaches us through moments of transition, where excitement, uncertainty, and important decisions meet at the same crossroads.

S1 E93 | Who Are We to Say: It’s Obviously God (Genesis 24:50-51)

In this episode, we walk through Genesis 24:50–51 as Laban and Bethuel respond to the servant after hearing everything that has taken place. We take a closer look at their statement, “The thing comes from the Lord,” and consider what it reveals about the moment and their response to what appears to be God’s direction. This passage invites us to slow down and pay attention to how people in Scripture recognize and respond to events they believe are being guided by God.

S1 E92 | The Pitch: The Servants Retelling of His Journey (Genesis 24:34-49)

In this episode, we walk through Genesis 24:34–49 as Abraham’s servant recounts his journey to Rebekah’s family and explains how he arrived at their home. We take a closer look at what he chooses to include in his retelling and consider what it may reveal about the moment and the way the story is being presented. This passage invites us to slow down and pay attention, not just to the events themselves, but to how they are repeated and communicated. We’ll explore • What is emphasized in the servant’s retelling • How this account compares to the earlier narrative • What we can observe from the way the story is shared Sometimes Scripture teaches us through moments like this simple retellings that carry added weight when we take the time to notice.

S1 E91 | Meet Big Brother Laban — “Come on in” (Genesis 24:28-33)

In this episode, we walk through Genesis 24:28–33 and are introduced to Laban, Rebekah’s brother, as he welcomes Abraham’s servant into his home. We take a closer look at his response—“Come in, you who are blessed by the Lord”—and consider what it reveals about the moment, the culture of hospitality, and the early glimpse we get of Laban’s character. This passage invites us to slow down and pay attention—not just to what is said, but to how people respond to God’s work in front of them. We’ll explore: * The role of hospitality in this part of Genesis * What Laban’s actions may suggest about his perspective * How to thoughtfully discern both words and actions in light of God’s purposes Sometimes Scripture teaches us through quiet moments like this—simple interactions that carry deeper meaning when we take the time to notice.

S1 E90 | Loyal Love - He’ll Guide & Give You Success (Genesis 24:24-27)

God answers prayers. Every step of the way is loyal to Abraham and his family and his future descendants. He gives success to Aham‘s humble servant, and his response is to bow down and worship, and thank God when God sends us on a mission he doesn’t abandon us and he’s faithful.