1. Sarah, Abraham’s wife, dies in Hebron at the age of 127. (Genesis 23:1-2)
2. Abraham mourns for Sarah and seeks a burial place for her. (Genesis 23:2-4)
3. Abraham negotiates with the Hittites to purchase the cave of Machpelah as a burial site. (Genesis 23:5-16)
4. Ephron the Hittite offers to give Abraham the cave and the field, but Abraham insists on paying for it. (Genesis 23:17-20)
5. Abraham buys the cave and the field for four hundred shekels of silver as a burial place for Sarah. (Genesis 23:21-20)

My applications:

1. I will honor and mourn for those who have passed away, as Abraham did for his wife Sarah, recognizing the value of their lives. (Genesis 23:1-2)
2. I will navigate the practical things of life, even in times of grief, just as Abraham sought a proper burial place for Sarah. (Genesis 23:2-4)
3. Like Abraham’s negotiation with the Hittites, I will handle business matters and negotiations with integrity and fairness. (Genesis 23:5-16)
4. I will demonstrate humility and gratitude, even when offered generosity, as seen in Ephron’s offer to Abraham. (Genesis 23:17-20)
5. I will be willing to make necessary purchases or investments, like Abraham did for the burial site, to honor the memory of loved ones and plan for the future. (Genesis 23:21-20)