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Is it possible to make love real for another person, even when that person is deceased? For centuries, cultures have venerated the dead, especially one’s familial ancestors, out of a deep love and respect for the deceased. For many, this veneration stems from a core belief that the dead have a continued existence and may possess the ability to influence the fortune of the living. According to the record in Genesis, when Sarah, the wife of Christianity’s patriarch, Abraham, died, she was buried in Hebron. But why does the Bible include this story and what does it say about Christianity’s belief system for us today? Join us this week as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. examines the Genesis account of the burial of Abraham's wife, Sarah. When humanity looks to religion for a sense of comfort and reassurance after a loved one has died, is it possible to make room for other belief systems, be it Jewish, Muslim or Christian, to unite us rather than divide us?    Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 8/21/20 Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.  Scripture Reader: Janelle Tapphorn  Scripture Reference: Genesis 23:1-4    If you like what you hear, consider donating at:  https://www.beatitudeschurch.org/online-giving