Biblical Manner of Burying the Dead
Genesis 50:26; John 19:39-4
Thanks God for a wonderful teaching from Brother Eli, who explains it all based on the manner of burying the dead, hence on that note, have it as a practice that is done whenever someone is dead, hence as much as this practice is concerning, it relates to the Christians and the Jews who have their beliefs in the Bible.
Within the biblical practice, which exercises more on the instance regards to this practice, which reflects it as a manner that acknowledges respect for the dead, and on the other hand, it also reflects their hope after death, which is actually acknowledged in the book of Genesis 50:26 and along side with John 19:39-40.
Within the book of Genesis 50:26 recorded that Joseph the son of Jacob was actually embalmed, which has to do with preserving the dead body, which is buried with a coffee. This is to set a mark of respect, which is followed by burying in the grave, Within the above verses, it tells us that Joseph the son of Jacob was actually given such a respect.
Through the book of John 19:39-40, recognize the mixtures of the myrrh and aloes that cost seventy-five pounds and were used on a dead body over our messiah, who passed on while he was wrapped also, which signifies respect that was preserved and done for Jesus. Even at death, the spices used entail the practice that ought to be acknowledged to practice where the dead are, which shows respect that that originated from Jews.
Giving Respect of Dignity for the Dead.
With respect shown to Jesus and Joseph, who were buried as dignities, identify and recognize them as part of the servants of God, which entails us to live a good life even after death so we can be remembered and respected.
Every Prepared For Death
Within this caption entails us that as Christians we ought to be prepared always by being committed with our faith in God ever since the life we are living is temporary, of which Christians have to be prepared for the eternity promised to us by our father.
Hope in the Resurrection of the believers
I was made to understand that there is life after death, which indicates that one day the saints will resurrect, which indicates hope that death is not the end of a man.
Being your brother's keepers
Within the book of John 19 where Nicodemus and Joseph took the burial of the body of Jesus in order to take care of it, which really signifies love, and given respect to whom is due for, so that to say we have to be our brother's keeper in grief, loss, and as much in time of merriment.
Religious and cultural practices
This practice in particular represents the identity we are known for, which gives a big religious sensitivity over where the dead are.
Let the dead bury their dead