Which ancient Israelite laws still apply today and which don’t? Should the law be divided into moral, civil, and ceremonial categories? And why did Jesus quote Deuteronomy when Satan tempted him? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to audience questions about the Deuteronomy scroll. Thanks to our incredible audience for your questions.

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Timestamps 

• Which Laws Still Apply and Which Don’t? (1:30)
• Can Laws Be Categorized as Moral, Civil, and Ceremonial Rules? (12:52) 
• Were Jesus and His Disciples Considered Sojourners Under the Law? (22:47)
• Why Did Jesus Quote Deuteronomy When Satan Tempted Him? (27:55)
• How Did Jesus Connect Idolatry and Adultery? (33:38)
• Did the Prophets Really Use Moses’ Song to Confront People? (37:48)
• How Many Covenants Did Yahweh Make with Israel? (44:38)

Referenced Resources

• Old Testament Ethics for the People of God, Christopher J. H. Wright
• John H. Sailhamer
• Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.
• You can experience the literary themes and movements we’re tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.

Show Music 

• “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS

Show produced by Cooper Peltz with Associate Producer Lindsey Ponder. Edited by Dan Gummel, Tyler Bailey, and Frank Garza. Podcast annotations for the BibleProject app by Hannah Woo. Audience questions compiled by Christopher Maier.

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