In this video listen to Deuteronomy 21 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In Deuteronomy 21 the way that a murder is handled is discussed, and in particualr the implications of innocent blood crying out. The idea that innocent blood cries out from the ground goes right back to the story of Cain and Abel. There is no logical reason why blood should do this, but these ideas, plus other comments about blood are right through the entire Bible.

Bllood must be shed in the place of blood to atone. So the blood of the innocent Christ was shed to atone for the sins of all. The blood of Christ cries out… it speaks a better word, says Hebrews 12:24 than the blood of Abel. Other r ...