GENESIS 23
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Genesis 23
ABOUT DEATH
In this chapter Abraham
deals with the death of his beloved wife, Sarah.
Some things about death
have not changed since the days of Abraham.
DEATH IS A TIME OF
SORROW - Vss. 1-2
DEATH IS A TIME OF SUPPORT
- Vss. 3-6
Dealing with the death
of a loved is easier when there are those there to support you.
In Abraham's case, the
Sons of Heath were supportive, offering to him a place of burial of his choice.
Praise God for those
Christians who "…weep with them that weep." (Romans 12:15)
DEATH IS A TIME OF
SPENDING - Vss. 7-16
Abraham purchased a
field with a cave in order to bury Sarah.
We can't escape expenses when someone dies. However, I personally feel that we can spend
too much. Although a casket is
necessary, I don't think it needs to be the most expensive. After all, the body is only a shell that God
will raise again.
DEATH IS A TIME OF
SEPARATION - Vss. 8, 17-20
A dead person is placed
out of sight. - Vs. 8
The dead person is gone.
The dead person is
separated from the land of the living and his loved ones and friends.
For the Christian
however, this separation is temporary. 2
Corinthians 5:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18