Have you ever wondered why there are so many ancient biblical laws in the first books of the Bible? What are modern readers supposed to do with them, and why are some of them so odd? In this message, we explore why the laws were given to ancient Israel and how they fit into the overall storyline of the Bible.
Read MoreMany readers struggle with the violence in the Old Testament—especially the conquest narratives in Joshua and Judges. Is God commanding holy war and the killing of non-combatants, and how can that be reconciled with Jesus’ call to love our enemies and turn the other cheek? These difficult passages force us to wrestle with who God is, whether Scripture can be trusted, and what the cross truly reveals about both.
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