Episode 632: The Wilderness Years (Deuteronomy 2:1-25)

Apr 5, 2023

The podcast discusses the significance of studying the Torah for Christians and the inverted conquest resulting from the Israelites' failure to enter the land. It explores the typological nature of Moses' speech and the defeat of various tribes in relation to Israel's conquest. Yahweh's sovereignty over land boundaries and blessings is emphasized, along with the challenges of reconstructing the history of the Trans-Jordan region. The chapter also explores Israel's worldwide mission and the connection between the Exodus and the conquest of a fertile land.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Conquest and Reversal

04:23 • 22min

The Typological Nature of Moses' Speech and the Relevance of Defeating the Anachim, Moabites, and Zam Zumim

26:39 • 2min

Yahweh's Sovereignty and Migration in the Land

28:33 • 2min

Challenges in Reconstructing the History of the Trans-Jordan Region

30:35 • 17min

The Lord's Distribution and Israel's Worldwide Mission

47:44 • 4min

Exploring a New Beginning and Subduing a Rich Land

51:51 • 2min