Lost Tribes, Ancient Laws, and Biblical Mysteries—Unpacking Leviticus and Numbers

In this episode, Dan Sanchez and Pastor Ridley Barron dive into the books of Leviticus and Numbers, exploring what these ancient laws reveal about the character of God. They discuss topics like dietary and cleanliness laws, the role of slavery in biblical times, and how God's laws served as steps toward shaping His people. The conversation also touches on challenging questions about poverty, justice, and how the church can best serve those in need today. If you've ever wrestled with the complexities of Old Testament laws and how they apply to modern faith, this discussion is for you.

Timestamps

01:22 – What can we learn about God from the dietary laws?
03:37 – Why did God change the dietary laws in the New Testament?
07:30 – The purpose behind Old Testament cleanliness laws
11:08 – Wrestling with slavery in the Bible
14:27 – Why do some Old Testament laws seem unfair toward women?
19:26 – How should Christians respond to poverty today?
29:16 – Why is Judah so significant in Jewish history?
31:04 – What happened to the tribe of Joseph?

Tune in next week as we continue our journey through the Bible!