![]() In the first part of the episode (00:56-12:18), the guys talk about Jeremiah and Ezekiel’s response to Israel’s disobedience. As Jesus followers, we have to wrestle with what this means for us. He was the answer to Old Testament prophecies, but he didn’t come to get rid of the law, Jesus came to fulfill it. Tim and Jon will wrap up their discussion by looking at Jesus’ response to the law. The prophets seemed to really be getting at God’s heart behind the law, and they were desperate to see Israel come out of their rebellion. The prophetic books in the Bible are an interesting follow up to the Torah. In this episode, the guys continue their discussion of the law with a look at the prophets. Understanding The Law Part 2: The Prophets Jacobs Scripture References: Exodus 20-23 Numbers 14-15 Show Music: Defender Instrumental by Rosasharn Music Blue Skies by Unwritten Stories Flooded Meadows by Unwritten Stories Sailhamer The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible by A.J. Video: This episode is designed to accompany our video called, "The Law." You can view it on our youtube channel here: Book References: The Pentateuch as Narrative by John H. The reason they exist was so that Israel would be set apart from other nations and God could bless all of the nations through them. The law wasn’t given to the whole world it was given for the covenant people of Israel. In the last part of the episode (22:16-47:03), the guys talk about the purpose of the law. Even the laws that you do find are usually in a narrative structure. In the first part of the episode (01:28-22:02), the guys talk about some of the issues with calling the first five books of the Bible, or the Torah, “the law.” These books contain laws for the people of Israel, but “torah” actually means teachings or guidance. ![]() There’s a lot to unpack here, and there’s definitely something we can learn by understanding these ancient commands. ![]() In this episode, Tim and Jon go deeper into the themes introduced in our video, “The Law.” What is the purpose of the Old Testament law, and what does it have to do with Christians today? The guys will talk about how the laws were given to the ancient Israelites and how they contribute to a larger narrative about human nature and God’s plan for creation. How did God see those forgotten by society? How did Jesus care for the widows, the orphans, and the foreigners? Show produced by Dan Gummel. As we look to the Scriptures this week, let’s take the time to sit in that reality. Our most vulnerable neighbors are seeing devastating effects from this unprecedented time. As we’ve all worked together to curb the spread of this virus, all of our lives have been changed, but not to the same degree. ![]() Our world looks entirely different than it did a few weeks ago. To sign up for our Church at Home email Bible study, or to learn more about it, click here: This week's theme focuses on biblical justice and how followers of Jesus should respond to the injustices we see in the world today. At BibleProject, we want to come alongside small groups, churches, and home churches to help you continue to engage in Scripture with a Bible study newsletter sent weekly right to your inbox. ![]()
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