Genesis 23 – A Faithful Pilgrimage, demonstrates to us, through the life of Abraham, how to walk a life of faith and lose a loved one, yet still have hope. Abraham was married to Sarah for probably close to one hundred years. Losing someone that close, that you have been with such a long time must have grieved him greatly. Abraham’s knew by faith that he would see Sarah again in heaven, and that gave him hope. Genesis 23 – A Faithful Pilgrimage, also show us how Abraham lived a live a life of integrity by faith, choosing not taking advantage of the people around him and glorifying God.
A Christian Grieves Loss with Heartache and Hope
But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/1th/4/13-14/s_1115013
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/1th/4/13-14/s_1115013
Like Abraham, We are Pilgrims Faithfully Waiting for Our Eternal Home
By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
Hebrews 11:9-10, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/11/9-10/s_1144009
Hebrews 11:9-10, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/11/9-10/s_1144009
For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.
Philippians 3:20-21, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/phl/3/20-21/s_1106020
Philippians 3:20-21, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/phl/3/20-21/s_1106020
Obey God’s Word to Attract and Influence Others to God
The wicked borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives.
Psalm 37:21, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/psa/37/21/s_515021
Psalm 37:21, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/psa/37/21/s_515021
They said to Him, “Caesar’s.” And He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
Matthew 22:21, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/mat/22/21/s_951021
Matthew 22:21, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/mat/22/21/s_951021
Use Your Worldly Resources to Invest in Eternal Relationships
Here’s the lesson: Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your earthly possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home.
Luke 16:9, (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/luk/16/9/s_989009
Luke 16:9, (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/luk/16/9/s_989009
Biblical Business Principles
• Be Humble in Character
• Put All Terms in Writing
• Be Generous
• You are a Witness of God
• Put All Terms in Writing
• Be Generous
• You are a Witness of God
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