The Hebrew Bible appears to make it clear that God does not need or want human sacrifice, as shown in the story of Abraham's attempt to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22:1-14). The prophets indicate that the Lord prefers obedience to sacrifices. For example: "Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obedience to the ... scared. Jesus was maybe telling his followers that he was a sacrifice because he didn't want them to stop believing he is who he says he is. There are many different facts to support both sides that are believable. The question is which one do you beli...

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