Shabbat, November 7, 2026 (27 Cheshvan 5787) · Portion #5: Chayei Sarah — “Life of Sarah.”
Torah: Genesis 23:1–25:18 · Haftarah: 1 Kings 1:1–31 · Gospel discussion selection: John 4:3–14.
When God directs the journey
Chayei Sarah opens with Sarah’s death and burial, yet Adonai’s purposes continue through seasons of loss and uncertainty. Abraham entrusts his servant with an important mission: finding a wife for Isaac. Along the way, the servant prays for direction, and Adonai answers in an unexpected and unmistakable way through Rebekah.
Rebekah’s willingness to serve, her generosity, and her decision to leave everything familiar remind us that faith is more than believing—it is responding when He calls. We may not see the whole road ahead, but we can trust the One who guides the journey.
Think WITH Him
Seth King’s study guide invites us to consider what Adonai’s words and actions reveal about His thoughts toward humanity, toward each of us, and about His purposes and invitations. Read the Torah and Haftarah together, then consider John’s account as an additional Messianic perspective. The Gospel selection should be compared with the class’s earlier syllabus.
Are we willing to follow when He opens the door? Can we recognize His provision along the way? Use the three weekly reflection questions to record what you notice and return to these readings throughout the week.
Download Seth King’s Chayei Sarah study guide — 3 pages (Master Archive pages 16–18).