Burial is not the end for believers; this is wonderful news for everyone who places their faith in Jesus as their Savior. Genesis 23:1When Sarah was 127 years old, 2 she died at Kiriath-arba (now called Hebron) in the land of Canaan. There Abraham mourned and wept for her. [1] Shortly after her death, Abraham bought …
Abraham had to buy a burial plot for Sarah. This cave became the purchased place of rest and future hope. We understand a burial plot to be a resting place, but how could it be a future hope? We must understand the burial practices of the day to begin to see how there could be …
The high cost of integrity distinguishes people on both sides of the aisle. Some may yield because the price is too high, while others are prepared to make significant sacrifices to uphold their integrity. Like temptation, tests of integrity can arise unexpectedly, and our reactions are often determined long before we encounter them. Abraham was …
Even after Sarah died, Abraham was still waiting on God’s promise. God had made a covenant with Abraham and given him the promise of many descendants, land, and to be a blessing that would bless the world. Time and time again, God repeated these promises. Abraham had seen the promise of a son who would …
Abraham is a model of how to live a life that testifies to God. His wife, Sarah, had just died, and Abraham needed a place to bury her. His neighbors were Hittites who did not follow the true God. Yet, it seems that they have great respect for Abraham and his life lived in service …
God’s people are strangers and pilgrims in this world because there is more to life than our physical existence in this lifetime. When Abraham’s wife Sarah died, they were not living in their homeland. They were living in the land that the Lord would give to Abraham’s descendants, but He would fulfill that years later. …
Navigating the tears of grief stems from loving someone and experiencing the loss when they pass into eternity. Unfortunately, no one is immune to grief, not even great people of faith like Abraham, who experienced sorrow when his wife Sarah died. This is the first time in the Bible that the word “wept” is mentioned, …
God works through sinners, revealing His patience and compassion. Have you ever felt unworthy when God used you in some way during your Christian life? If so, you are not alone! God doesn’t need our help in the world, but He chooses to work with us nonetheless. This can be puzzling to some until they …
Hagar and Ishmael experienced God’s provision during desperation. Abraham had sent them away because Ishmael had become a threat to Isaac. While Abraham had sent some provisions, they were gone, and their situation was life-threatening. Genesis 21: 17 But God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “Hagar, what’s …
God responds to our cries because He loves and cares for us. Psalm 145:18 The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. 6 Perhaps there was a significant time in your life when you cried out to the Lord, or you might be experiencing …