The Funeral of Abraham
1. A Comparison of Abraham's Longevity
2. The Completeness of Abraham's life.
- a) This statement was a fulfillment of prophecy in accordance with God's promises to Abraham.
- b) The phrase, "died in a good old age," defines his proclivity; his readiness to go.
- c) "An old man" speaks of his position or status before others.
- d) "Full of years" speaks of how pleased with his life he was.
- e) "Gathered to his people" speaks of the place he is going to after death.
3. A Communion restored.