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Deuteronomy
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Applying Old Testament laws
Extrapolating ethics from OT laws can be tricky. Here are some considerations to take into account when seeking…
Israel’s laws in their ancient context
Israel’s civil laws in Exodus and Deuteronomy fit a particular cultural milieu. Subsequent videos will explain how we…
One-strike-you’re-out on the gift of prophecy?—Deuteronomy 18:22
Deut. 18:22 If a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD but the thing does not take…
Families Separated at the Border—Genesis 12 and Romans 13
This post is in response to U.S. attorney general Jeff Sessions citing Romans 13:1-7 with respect to taking…
Moses and the Pentateuch
I’m really a NT scholar (I have fun with OT but from the scholarly standpoint it’s because I’m…
Sabbath video (4 minutes)
I believe that the practice of taking a Sabbath actually has helped me get more work done. Admittedly,…
Understanding and applying OT laws today
This 9-minute video looks at how we should apply Old Testament laws today. It continues a discussion from…
How I love your law: OT laws in context
12-minute video on explaining background for the Old Testament laws