God's Accommodation: Embracing the Messiness of Scripture (Understanding the Bible Series)

Aug 30, 2021

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Discover how understanding God's accommodation can transform the way we read and interpret Scripture. Mike and Tim delve into the complexities of the Bible's divine and human aspects, exploring how the messiness of Scripture reveals God's character and His relationship with humanity.

Key Takeaways:

God's Accommodation in Scripture – Understanding how God meets humanity where they are, working within cultural contexts and human limitations to reveal His divine will.
The Real vs. The Ideal – Exploring the tension between God's ideal intentions and the real situations depicted in the Bible, such as polygamy, divorce, and violence.
Jesus as the Fulfillment – Discussing how Jesus embodies the ideal human and fulfills the Scriptures by revealing God's true intentions.
Embracing the Messiness – Encouraging listeners to accept the complexities of Scripture as a means to deepen their faith and understanding of God's character.

Guest Highlights:

Greg Boyd – Mentioned for his insightful work on the concept of accommodation. Mike shares a powerful story from Greg illustrating how understanding accommodation can deepen our grasp of God's love and patience.

Resources Mentioned:

Greg Boyd's Work on Accommodation – [Link]
The Pentateuch as Narrative by John H. Sailhamer – [Link]
D. L. Mayfield – Writer and activist working with refugee communities. [Link]

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