40 Minutes In The Old Testament Episode 163 (Deuteronomy 6:17-7:26)
May 2, 2019
The hosts explore how the Exodus narrative illuminates our understanding of salvation. They tackle divine judgment and its implications for entire nations, while also cautioning against pride and fear. A curious mention of hornets adds an unexpected twist! The dangers of idolatry are discussed, linking ancient practices to modern spiritual misalignments, including social media obsessions. Ultimately, they emphasize the timeless relevance of the first commandment and call for repentance amidst the quest for true fulfillment.
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Exodus As A Living, Present Event
- The Israelites treated the Exodus as an atemporal, participatory event that each generation experiences.
- Chad Bird connects this to how Christians say we are crucified and raised with Christ in a present, continual way.
Salvation Happens In Kairos Time
- Salvation events (Exodus, crucifixion) function in kairos time as present realities available to believers now.
- Daniel Emery Price urges Christians to say 'I am baptized' to express present participation, not mere past occurrence.
Why God Orders National Judgment
- God commands Israel to dispossess and destroy the Canaanite nations because their corruption reached extreme levels.
- Chad Bird explains God sometimes uses nations (including Israel) as agents of judgment when peoples refuse to repent.
