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Let’s be honest—parts of the Old Testament feel strange. From obscure laws about mildew and mixed fabrics to chapters filled with hard-to-pronounce names, it’s no wonder many readers feel overwhelmed or even confused. But what if these seemingly bizarre details are actually doing something deeper—something meaningful?
In this episode, Greg and Nathan tackle some of the biggest hurdles modern readers face when diving into books like Leviticus or Numbers. Why are there so many laws? Were they about more than just morality? Which ones (if any) still apply to Christians today? And what's with all those genealogies—do they really matter?
Along the way, they unpack how understanding the cultural and theological context of ancient Israel can turn “irrelevant” sections into surprisingly rich territory. If you’ve ever wanted to skip the fine print of the Old Testament, this conversation might just change your mind.
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Let’s be honest—parts of the Old Testament feel strange. From obscure laws about mildew and mixed fabrics to chapters filled with hard-to-pronounce names, it’s no wonder many readers feel overwhelmed or even confused. But what if these seemingly bizarre details are actually doing something deeper—something meaningful?
In this episode, Greg and Nathan tackle some of the biggest hurdles modern readers face when diving into books like Leviticus or Numbers. Why are there so many laws? Were they about more than just morality? Which ones (if any) still apply to Christians today? And what's with all those genealogies—do they really matter?
Along the way, they unpack how understanding the cultural and theological context of ancient Israel can turn “irrelevant” sections into surprisingly rich territory. If you’ve ever wanted to skip the fine print of the Old Testament, this conversation might just change your mind.
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