_Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her_ ABRAHAM IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING What lessons would such a man as Abraham learn in this house of mourning? I. THAT IN VIEW OF THE AWFUL FACT OF DEATH THE LITTLENESS OF HUMAN LIFE IS SEEN. II. TO REALIZE THE FACT OF HIS OWN MORTALITY. “I may... [ Continue Reading ]
_Abraham buried Sarah his wife_ ABRAHAM BURYING HIS DEAD I. CONSIDER HIM AS A MAN. II. CONSIDER HIM AS A MAN OF BUSINESS. 1. His independence (Genesis 23:4; Genesis 23:6). 2. His exactness (Genesis 23:17). 3. His courtesy. III. CONSIDER HIM AS A GODLY MAN. 1. He believed in immortality. 2.... [ Continue Reading ]
_I am a stranger and a sojourner among you_ STRANGERS IN THE EARTH I. THE EXHORTATION. A true Christian’s life should be that of a stranger and a sojourner. 1. Such persons are at once recognized. Marks of nationality may be more or less prominent. Sometimes the foreigner wears a strange costume,... [ Continue Reading ]