

God's Nudge (Mishpatim, Covenant & Conversation)
Feb 7, 2024
This podcast explores the significance of starting the Mishpatim law code with laws regarding slavery and how it relates to the Israelites' experience in Egypt. It discusses the concept of freedom and the challenge of balancing individual freedom with the freedom of others. It also delves into the question of why God allowed slavery to continue despite viewing it as an affront to the human condition, and the limitations of God's power in changing human behavior. The podcast explores how God's implementation of conditions and restrictions on slavery leads to its eventual abandonment and abolition, transforming it from a lifelong fate to a temporary and humiliating condition.
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