bought from Ephon (Genesis 23;25:7-10). That cave would go on to be not only the family burial site, but a symbol of the covenant between Abraham and God-it was in Canaan, as will be the future generations of Hebrews. It would remain to be inspiration to his descendants to keep on doing God's work. Abraham was an exceptionally significant figure throughout the Old Testament. He became the ancestor of the people of Israel and the founder of Judaism. He provided the ancestry for God's Kingdom, the crowd from which Jesus would eventually be raised. He also followed God to Canaan without question. He had faith in everything God said and did, including to the point of sacrificing his own son. I would like to be able to say I would, or anyone would, have had that kind of trust in the Lord. Abraham was a very unique man, however. Personally, it is very inspiring to see what God does and provides for him, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Samson, and all the other Old Testament figures that helped to further God's Kingdom. It makes me wonder what kind of things He does for me without me even knowing it. I also like to see the effect it had on his and his children's lives. Abraham is a prominent character in the Old Testament, but in the New Testament there is also a wealth of references to him. Paul calls him not only the father of the Jews, but of all who believe (Romans 4:11), hence the song "Father Abraham." He is thus the archetype of the Christian believer, repeatedly held up as an example of faith at its best....
