BibleProject Deuteronomy Q + R
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Apr 6, 2017 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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Meaning of the Shema Love
- The Shema commands love for God with all your heart, soul, and strength, representing will, being, and capacity.
- Heart is decision and desire, soul is whole being, and strength means all you have and can do.
The Shema's Unity Meaning
- "The Lord is one" in the Shema means God is the only God Israel should worship.
- It's not a philosophical unity, but a call to exclusive devotion against other gods.
Biblical Slavery Context and Reform
- Understand biblical slavery as debt slavery, not racial or chattel slavery.
- Note the sabbatical and Jubilee years freed slaves and canceled debts, pointing to progressive transformation.