The Sad Passing of a Woman and Some Land

This is the study page for the small group meeting on July 26. At the meeting we will discuss switching to Acts after the next chapter (after Abraham dies).

Genesis 23 is partly sad, partly dismally boring.  Hang in there, it's in here for a reason, if only encouragement (yes, encouragement - if you want to know how it could be...see you for dinner Thursday ;).

As you read the chapter consider the following few questions:

• How old is Sarah when she dies?
• So, how old is Isaac when she dies?
• After Abraham mourns, what's next on his "todo" list?
• Who are the "sons of Heth"? Check out http://www.blueletterbible.org/search/Dictionary/viewTopic.cfm?type=getTopic&topic=HITTITES for two opinions.
• Why do you think this field is his choice?
• What does Abraham get in addition to the "cave"?
• What significance does it have that Abraham now owns a "piece of Canaan"?

That should do for now.  Bring your own questions, or post them as comments.  See you Thursday!