Show Notes: talkingscripture.org To enroll in an institute class: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng 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: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-scripture/id1481923946 Listen on Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5sZHNzY3JpcHR1cmV0ZWFjaGluZ3Mub3JnL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/talking-scripture?refid=stpr Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/29SzZOUi9PHoa3f6Sy4zur?si=NECQi0kLSOuSTN-DOcwhUw Listen on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkingScripturePodcast/

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