Why were the bodies of King Saul and his sons burned instead of buried in 1 Samuel 31:12?
I understand the Bible says that God requires a blood sacrifice (Hebrews 9:22). I have heard preachers say that if Jesus had not shed any blood, then his death would not have been a valid sacrifice. Why does God require a blood sacrifice? I know the life of the flesh is in the blood (you can not live without blood), but you can die without bleeding. What is the significance of the blood sacrifice?
With so many religions and religious texts, how can we know the Bible is true, and that Christianity is the right way of living out the biblical text?
I am doing a study on who controls the weather. I would appreciate any help on this topic.
I understand Jewish custom dictates that the body is to be buried with earth to speed the return of the soul to nature or to God. If this is true, why was Christ, a Jew, placed in a rock tomb and not buried in the earth? Please explain the purpose of the Jewish custom too.
