Sarah's burial is not just the end of a life—it is the first permanent foothold of faith in the Promised Land. What looks like a funeral becomes a faith statement that shapes Israel's future and points us toward redemption in Christ.

Setting the Scene (Genesis 23:1-2)

: She diesen kirizharba (id

She dies in Kiriath-arba (Hebron)

: Abratam comesto modh and weep tor sara

The region is populated by the Hittites (sons of Heth)

Emphasis: Strong faith still feels deep loss.

1. Faith Commits, Even When It Hurts.

a. The Negotiation

b. The Cost

c. The Investment

2. Faith Trusts God's Bigger Plan.

a. Plan vs. Purpose

3. The Principle of Doi

1. The Bigger Story
2. Walking in Obedience

3. Faith Invest for the Future.

1. Abraham's Hope
2. Abraham's Journey

c. The Christ Connection