In this podcast, Tim and Jon discuss the book of Deuteronomy and tackle interesting questions about loving God, the Shema prayer, the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, ancient Israel's slaves, the presence of giants in the Bible, the laws on taking wives as captives, the connection between obeying the law and loving God, and the true context of Deuteronomy.
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The Shema prayer in Deuteronomy emphasizes the importance of loving God with all your heart, soul, and strength.
The laws in Deuteronomy, including those regarding slavery and rules of war, were given to guide Israel in living as a covenant community and transform their existing practices.
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The Chaos Dragon: Q&A about Deuteronomy
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the theme of the Chaos Dragon and focus on two separate question and response sessions about it.
Overview of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is a book that contains a speech by Moses, his last words to ancient Israel as they prepare to enter the promised land. The book covers various topics, including the Shema prayer found in Deuteronomy, the question of slavery in ancient Israel, and the presence of giants in the land.
The Significance of the Shema
The Shema is a condensed form of the speech in Deuteronomy and emphasizes the importance of loving God with all your heart, soul, and strength. The heart represents the will and desires, the soul symbolizes the entire being, and strength refers to every capability and opportunity of an individual.
Understanding the Laws and their Context
Deuteronomy contains various laws, and it is important to understand their original intent and historical context. The laws, such as those regarding slavery or rules of war, were given to Israel as a way to transform their existing practices and to guide them in living as a covenant community. Understanding these laws and their purpose can enhance one's understanding of the message of the Bible and help cultivate a deeper devotion to God and Jesus.
This week is our second to last release in our Old Testament Q+R series.
We talk Deuteronomy. It's an interesting read. Moses is delivering his farewell address, a soliloquy urging Israel to follow God and his commandments. But some of his commandments seem pretty strange, especially to modern Westerners. Why did God have commandments about how slaves should be treated? Did he approve of slavery? And what about Israel's treatment of other nations when they would invade?
Tim and Jon discuss these questions and many more.
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Q's and Timestamps:
What does "love the Lord your God with all your heart soul and mind mean"? (8:25)
What does “the Lord is one” mean in the Shema? (20:40)
Is there the Holy spirit in the Old Testament/ in Deuteronomy (22:45)
Why did ancient Israel have slaves? (23:30)
Giants in the bible? Deuteronomy mentions giants, are these connected to the Nephilim in Genesis 6? (31:05)
What do the laws in Deut 20 mean about taking a wife as a captive from war? (36:53)
Does obeying the law teach you to love God? (40:35)
What is the true context of Deuteronomy? (44:30)
Links:
Original video conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ANVZLvXfvc
Deuteronomy videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMhmDPWeftw and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5QEH9bH8AU
Music Credits:
Defender Instrumental by Rosasharn Music
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