This Sunday we jump into a new chapter in the book of Genesis. Moving on from the emotional roller-coaster ride in chapter 22, this week we will study and complete chapter 23 which deals once again with the issue of death. Yes, while Issac's life was on the line in chapter 22, this time, Abraham's wife of many years, Sarah, will pass away at the ripe old age of 127. And for the first time in the book of Genesis, we will read how the living deal with the loss of their loved ones.In the loss of Abel, it was God dealing with a very unrepentant Cain. In the case of the flood, we never see Noah or any of his family members dealing with the massive loss of life. When Sodom and Gemorrah were destroyed, we saw a glimpse of emotion in the lives of Lot and his wife, but again, these were not righteous people and our text was vague to say the least. In chapter 23, however, Sarah, who is a member of God's covenant community, will die of natural causes and will be mourned by her loving husband, Abraham. For the first time in our Genesis study, we learn how the Godly mourn and deal with the loss of their beloved. And in so doing, we too learn how we can honor God in times of great grief.
Genesis: Book of Beginnings
Sundays @ 10am (please arrive early)
INSIDE the Midway Movie Theater
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