Is the Old Testament a Theocratic State?

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talks to Scott Redd, campus president and associate professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Redd is the author of the chapter on Deuteronomy in A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised, edited by Miles Van Pelt.

He describes Deuteronomy as “the hub around which the entire Old Testament revolves.” In this discussion, Redd describes how the Ten Commandments serve as a table of contents for much of the book of Deuteronomy. He also helps with handling hard issues in the book, such as its discussion of slavery and the stoning of a rebellious son.

Resources on Deuteronomy:

• Sermons on Deuteronomy by Sandy Willson
• Deuteronomy’s Riches: A Conversation with Ajith Fernando
• The Theology of Deuteronomy for Preachers  workshop by Gary Millar
• New International Biblical Commentary: Deuteronomy  by Christopher Wright
• Deuteronomy (Apollos Old Testament Commentary)  by J. G. McConville
• Deuteronomy (Evangelical Press Study Commentary)  by John Currid
• Deuteronomy: Loving Obedience to a Loving God  by Ajith Fernando
• Now Choose Life: Theology and Ethics in Deuteronomy  by Gary Millar