The Caldwell Commentaries Podcast

Incredible analogy-prophetic type of Christ and His Bride, the Church is presented in the account of how Abraham sent his faithful servant Eliezer to secure a bride (Rebekkah) for his son, Isaac.  You must hear!

Genesis 24:1-33 

Chapter 24 of Genesis is the longest chapter in the Bible.  It not only contains a delightful LOVE STORY, but presents a critical event in the history of man's redemption.  The picture (type) of Christ presented in and through Isaac did not end with Mount Moriah.  There are fascinating parallels between "The Quest for Isaac's Bride" (this lesson) and the calling out by the Spirit (represented by Abraham's faithful servant Eliezer) of Christ's Bride, the Church!

This is a great study - you do NOT want to miss the details!  Even though you may think you already know the account, you are going to learn something NEW!

Genesis 23:1-20

In Genesis chapter 23, we learn how a believer can maintain a godly testimony even in the midst of dealing with the death of a loved one.  By Abraham's example as he coped with the death of his life-partner, we learn there is a time to express sorrow and deal with grief, but there is also a time to show responsibility and not be so overcome with grief that the believer presents a poor testimony of his/her faith.  

One of the most critical times in a believer's life to demonstrate the difference his/her faith in Jesus Christ makes is at the time of death!

In this lesson, we discuss a "Tribute to Sarah," the "Tears of Abraham," the great "Testimony of Abraham," and a business "Transaction with Ephron" (as Abraham secured a final resting place for his beloved wife).

Genesis 22:15-24

This is the conclusion of a "mountain peak" chapter of Scripture (Genesis 22)!  One of the greatest principles of the Bible, taught from cover to cover, is that blessings follow obedience.  This truth was certainly made evident following Abraham's obedience in offering up Isaac - even though he did not need to carry through with that assignment (it was a God-given "test").  Among the blessings, Abraham received further confirmation from God about the covenant promises given him earlier.  

Learn why Isaac is not mentioned in Genesis 22:19, when he came down from Moriah with his father, and why he is not mentioned again until he appears to meet his bride (Rebekah) in chapter 24!  It is another amazing prophetic type of Christ, but one most people miss!  Be sure you don't!

Genesis 22:7-14

This is the continuation of Lesson 49 ("Clear Vision"); we left off  with Abraham and his son Isaac alone on Mount Moriah (leaving the two servants at the base of the Mount).  To this point, Isaac's faith had not been tested, for he did not know what the Lord requested of his father.  How would he respond when he learned he was to be "the lamb for the burnt offering" (22:7b)?  

There is an incredible prophecy given by Abraham in this passage of Scripture - Genesis 22:8.  Every Christian needs to know and understand the depth of that prophecy!  It is also important to know and understand why Isaac was never going to actually BE the sin-sacrifice and why he was replaced with a ram.  

Did Abraham understand "the Gospel" of the future from this experience?  Yes.  Jesus tells us he did (John 8:56).  You may also want to also listen to our podcast Lesson 11 under the tag "CHRIST in GENESIS" entitled "The Gospel of Moriah".