Believing God's Promises in the Face of Death

Texts:  Genesis 23:1-20; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Facing the Sorrow of Sarah’s Death (Gen. 23:1-2)

• Abraham mourns for the death of his wife.
• When death comes, we sorrow, but with hope in Christ’s resurrection.

Hoping in God’s Future Fulfillment (Gen. 23:3-20; 2 Cor. 4:16-18)

• Abraham purchased a burial plot in view of God‘s promise.
• We have the hope of our future inheritance in Christ that will be revealed in God’s eternal glory.