So, Your Uncle’s Family Tree is Complicated

Scripture Snapshot:

Genesis 22:20–24 – Right after the near-sacrifice of Isaac, Abraham hears the family update: his brother Nahor has had kids… and among them is Bethuel, who fathered Rebekah (yep, future wife of Isaac).

1. God’s Timing is on Point 🎯

Abraham just had the wildest weekend ever (like, climb a mountain, almost sacrifice your son, angelic intervention wild). He’s probably thinking, “Wow… if Isaac had died, no grandkids, no covenant, no Messianic playlist for the nations.”
And boom—right then, God drops the news: Isaac’s future wife has already been born. Like, God was five steps ahead the whole time.

👀 Gen Z takeaway: When life feels messy and dramatic (and your brain is like 27 browser tabs open with lo-fi beats in the background), remember: God’s already setting things up. He’s got divine foresight.

2. Nahor’s Family: The OG “It’s Complicated” 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

So Nahor’s got kids with his wife and his concubine. Yeah… the Bible doesn’t shy away from messy family drama. It’s like ancient Near Eastern reality TV. But notice: the spotlight isn’t on the chaos—it’s on Rebekah, the one God chose to carry His promise forward.

👀 Gen Z takeaway: Your family tree might look more like a tangled mess than a perfect Hallmark movie. That doesn’t cancel God’s plan. He’ll still work through your story—drama and all.

3. Abraham & Sarah: The First Influencers 📱✨

Rashi and the rabbis remind us: Abraham and Sarah weren’t just raising a family, they were spiritually “making disciples.” Abraham brought in the men, Sarah brought in the women. Basically, they were the original spiritual content creators—except instead of posting TikToks, they were bringing people under God’s presence.

👀 Gen Z takeaway: You don’t have to wait till you’re 40 with a beard like Abraham to influence people. Your words, posts, and friendships can bring people closer to Yeshua right now.

4. The Big God-Energy 💥

From fiery furnaces (Haran didn’t make it, ouch) to miraculous survival (Abraham did), from sibling drama to divine matchmaking—this passage screams one thing: God’s choice, God’s plan, God’s timing. And sometimes it doesn’t look logical. Like, why Isaac and not Ishmael? Why Jacob and not Esau? Answer: because God’s will isn’t about human logic, it’s about His covenant love.

👀 Gen Z takeaway: Stop trying to “life-hack” God’s plan. He’s not an algorithm you can game. Trust that He knows what He’s doing with your story.

🙌 Wrap-Up Prayer

“Abba, thank You that even when my life feels messy, complicated, or confusing, You already know the next step. Help me trust Your timing like Abraham, influence like Sarah, and walk in the covenant love You’ve given through Yeshua. Amen.”