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Genesis 23:1-25:18: Believers’ bargain bonanza from Sarah and Rivkah

Why did Abraham the nomadic “father of faith” pay so much for a tomb for his wife Sarah? What’s the connection between Abraham’s and King David’s picking a certain son as the successor over other, older sons? Are does the symbol of a well in the account of Yitzkhak marrying Rivkah and in Yeshua’s encounter with the Samaritan woman teach us about the Mashiakh’s work of bringing new life out of death? These are questions tackled in this discussion of the Torah portion Chayei Sarah (“life of Sarah”), covering Genesis 23-25.

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Embalming, Mourning, and Forgiving: The Story of Yosef’s Final Act of Grace

"An ancient Egyptian scene depicting the mummification of Jacob, overseen by his son Joseph. The room is adorned with Egyptian artwork and hieroglyphs on the walls. Joseph stands nearby in Egyptian attire, watching solemnly as Egyptian priests prepare Jacob’s body, lying respectfully on a stone table. The priests hold jars of oils, spices, and linens, used for embalming. The lighting is warm, creating a reverent atmosphere that honors both Egyptian customs and the Hebrew tradition."

After the death of Yisra’el, fka Ya’akob (Jacob), 10 of his dozen sons approached Yosef (Joseph) with a message from their father: Don’t seek revenge for selling him as a slave. Yosef lived out the “second greatest commandment” in his response, showing he trusted God’s plan that had violently separated him from his family and landed him in prison for a few years.