Genesis: Week 35

Sunday, January 26th, 2025

Please Read

  • Genesis 23

Main Idea: Don’t hesitate to buy in now to God’s inheritance for your future

What does this passage teach us historically?

  • Abraham identifies as a sojourner and foreigner in his own promised land

  • Abraham is respected by the people in the land.

  • Abraham has a specific place in mind and seems to seek an honest marketplace transaction among the hittite leaders.

  • Ephron treats Abraham as a kinsman and freely offers him the cave to bury Sarah yet Abraham refuses

  • Abraham pays full price and does not allow any undeclared indebtedness to the pagan people of the land.

  • Abraham interacts with wicked men fairly, courteously, and prudently.

  • Abraham with this purchase fully cements his commitment to the promise of God that this land would be the land of his people.

What does this passage teach us theologically?

  • God provides for our needs when we need them

How does this passage apply to our lives?

  • Represent Christ well in your community and financial dealings

  • Do not hesitate to take steps of faith even when promises are not fully realized

Questions For Greater Discussion

  • What are some ways you have seen God provide for you or your family right when you needed it?

  • Read Matthew 6:31-34. What are some ways you need to grow in your trust in the Lord’s provision?

  • What is one step you need to take now, trusting in the faithfulness of God?

  • Please read 1 Peter 2:11-12. What are some ways you are a sojourner and exile in your community/workplace/school? What is one way you can grow your Christian witness?

  • How do you understand the “already, not yet” reality of our walk with Christ? Read Ephesians 2:4-6 and reflect together.

Pray and close it out!!