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What was the total amount of water drawn for the camels in the calculation?
What was the total amount of water drawn for the camels in the calculation?
What does the Rebekah Principle highlight about her actions compared to prevailing attitudes?
What does the Rebekah Principle highlight about her actions compared to prevailing attitudes?
What was one consequence of Rebekah's acts of generosity mentioned in the content?
What was one consequence of Rebekah's acts of generosity mentioned in the content?
According to the content, which behavior is contrasted with Rebekah's generous spirit?
According to the content, which behavior is contrasted with Rebekah's generous spirit?
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What statement best captures Rebekah's view on giving and receiving?
What statement best captures Rebekah's view on giving and receiving?
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What can be inferred about the importance of taking action related to generosity?
What can be inferred about the importance of taking action related to generosity?
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Which of the following does Rebekah encourage through her actions and words?
Which of the following does Rebekah encourage through her actions and words?
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What prompted Rebekah to offer water to the stranger's camels?
What prompted Rebekah to offer water to the stranger's camels?
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What was the chief servant of Abraham praying for at the well?
What was the chief servant of Abraham praying for at the well?
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How many camels did the servant have, and how much water could each drink?
How many camels did the servant have, and how much water could each drink?
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What does Rebekah's act of generosity symbolize in the context of the story?
What does Rebekah's act of generosity symbolize in the context of the story?
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Which of the following details about the stranger did Rebekah notice?
Which of the following details about the stranger did Rebekah notice?
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Why was Rebekah unaware of the significance of her actions?
Why was Rebekah unaware of the significance of her actions?
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What quality did Rebekah exhibit when she approached the stranger?
What quality did Rebekah exhibit when she approached the stranger?
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What did the servant believe would indicate that he had found the right bride for Isaac?
What did the servant believe would indicate that he had found the right bride for Isaac?
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Study Notes
Rebekah's Encounter
- An unnamed woman, later revealed to be Rebekah, approaches the narrator and shares her story about encountering a stranger at the town spring.
- She generously offered him water, even going the extra mile to water his camels.
- This seemingly simple act of kindness was orchestrated by God, fulfilling the servant's prayer for a wife for Isaac, Abraham's son.
The Servant's Prayer
- The servant prayed for God to guide him to the right woman by the well.
- He would identify her by her willingness to offer him water and her generosity in also offering water to his camels.
- He was aware that water for ten camels would require a significant amount of time and effort.
The Rebekah Principle
- Rebekah's act of generosity is contrasted with the prevailing modern attitude of doing the least possible for maximum gain.
- Her actions highlight the value of going above and beyond what is expected.
Legalism vs. Generosity
- A contrast is drawn between Rebekah's generous spirit and the legalistic Pharisees, whose approach to religion focused on adhering to strict rules.
- Legalism is characterized by its emphasis on external adherence to rules, while generosity involves an internal spirit of giving freely and without calculating the cost.
The Importance of Walking the First Mile
- The text emphasizes the importance of being generous in the present moment rather than promising future generosity.
- Rebekah exemplified this by first offering a drink to the stranger and then extending her generosity to his camels.
- This illustrates that true generosity starts with fulfilling immediate needs and then extending beyond those expectations.
The Blessings of Generosity
- Rebekah’s story demonstrates that generosity can have lasting and unexpected consequences.
- Her seemingly small act of kindness resulted in her becoming the ancestor of the Messiah.
- This emphasizes the potential for generous actions to have a significant impact on others, even beyond our own lifetimes.
Rebekah's Words of Encouragement
- Rebekah highlights several key points about the benefits of generosity:
- Generosity is a cycle of giving and receiving: "With the measure you use, it will be measured back to you" (Matthew 7:2).
- Generosity blesses not only the recipient but also those close to the giver: Rebekah received gifts for her mother and brother.
- The impact of generosity often transcends our lifetime: The text highlights the lasting impact of figures who chose to act generously.
Rebekah's Prayer
- Rebekah prays for others to have “the eyes to see opportunities, the hands to reach out and give more than is required or expected, and the heart to do so with motives that are pure and not self-seeking.”
The Impact of Rebekah's Story
- The narrator is inspired by Rebekah's story and resolves to be more generous in their own life.
- This underscores the power of storytelling in influencing our values and inspiring us to act with kindness and generosity.
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Description
This quiz explores the Biblical story of Rebekah, focusing on her encounter with Abraham's servant at the well. It highlights themes of generosity, the significance of Rebekah's actions, and the contrast between legalism and true generosity. Test your understanding of these important lessons from the scripture.
