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Naked Bible 95: David Burnett – Resurrection and the Death of the Gods

The Naked Bible Podcast

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Avoid Making Graven Images of Earthly Creatures

The scripture emphasizes on not creating images of earthly creatures like male or female, animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, as this is linked to not seeing the likeness of the Lord. Both Deuteronomy and Paul list these creatures in a specific order, distinguishing between earthly and celestial beings. Deuteronomy warns against worshipping the sun, moon, and stars, referencing them as the hosts of heaven. This aligns with the prohibition of worshipping other gods linked to celestial bodies. The language of 'likeness' used in the context of earthly creatures is also applied by Paul to describe Christ taking on sinful flesh. The theme of allocation, where certain gods are allotted to different nations, is recurrent in Deuteronomy as a part of the worldview presented in the scripture.

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