Loved how God takes care of the unborn children by punishing the ones who cause their harm. The ethics and current laws behind abortion and harm to mom causing death to unborn children are horrible! As long as the baby has not breathed, whether inside womb or partially outside (eg all born except head) or even just born dead, there is no punishment. They claim it is “not a person” so how can it be murder. It’s so frustrating but a reason to pray for sure. And God is just, so all those babies will get justice in the end.
But that’s the same book where they’re totally fine with slavery as long as you pay 30 shekels if your ox bored a slave. I can’t figure out how to to make heads or tailsofthat.
Yes it it cultural, therefore these laws do now directly apply to us today but the principal behind them are important to notice. These are civil laws.
Here’s is some info on the three types of law in the bible. It was important for me to understand before I kept reading, helped me a lot.
The Old Testament Law identifies sin and teaches the need for salvation; God’s grace gives us that salvation through Jesus Christ.
There are over 600 Jewish Ceremonial Laws and Rituals listed in the Old Testament. These are the laws that Paul said no longer apply.
Ceremonial Law: This type of law related to Israel’s worship. (Lev 1:1-13) The laws pointed forward to Jesus Christ and were no longer necessary after Jesus’ death and resurrection. Though we are no longer bound to them, the principles behind the ceremonial laws, to worship and love God, still apply.
Civil Law: This law dictated Israel’s daily living (Deut 24:10-11); but modern society and culture are so radically different that some of these guidelines cannot be followed specifically. The principles behind the commands are to guide our conduct.
Moral Law: The moral laws are direct commands of God. A good example are the Ten Commandments (Ex 20:1-17). The moral laws reveal the nature and will of God, and still apply to us today. We do not obey this moral law as a way to obtain salvation, but to live in ways pleasing to God. (segments from, “Life Application Study Bible”)
The Old Testament Law is where God reveals His nature, His will/lifestyle for humanity, His moral laws, and guidelines for living. But we cannot go to Heaven by keeping that Law; we must be born again and trust in Jesus.
Read this before learning about the old laws. It is very important to know the different categories…my small group leader helped me understand this
The Old Testament Law identifies sin and teaches the need for salvation; God’s grace gives us that salvation through Jesus Christ.
There are over 600 Jewish Ceremonial Laws and Rituals listed in the Old Testament. These are the laws that Paul said no longer apply.
Ceremonial Law: This type of law related to Israel’s worship. (Lev 1:1-13) The laws pointed forward to Jesus Christ and were no longer necessary after Jesus’ death and resurrection. Though we are no longer bound to them, the principles behind the ceremonial laws, to worship and love God, still apply.
Civil Law: This law dictated Israel’s daily living (Deut 24:10-11); but modern society and culture are so radically different that some of these guidelines cannot be followed specifically. The principles behind the commands are to guide our conduct.
Moral Law: The moral laws are direct commands of God. A good example are the Ten Commandments (Ex 20:1-17). The moral laws reveal the nature and will of God, and still apply to us today. We do not obey this moral law as a way to obtain salvation, but to live in ways pleasing to God. (segments from, “Life Application Study Bible”)
The Old Testament Law is where God reveals His nature, His will/lifestyle for humanity, His moral laws, and guidelines for living. But we cannot go to Heaven by keeping that Law; we must be born again and trust in Jesus.
I should clarify. If women are equal to men, why is God Himself speaking about the selling of a woman to a man? (I know they were not equal then, but do we believe that God made us equal. I do, but this verse contradicts. Sure God uses women in the bible but why did he Himself make this law? If he created us equal, shouldn’t he have dismissed this sort of idea instead o reinforcing it?) is this making sense to anyone?
I think the reason that I’ve heard before, & I think as mentioned above somewhere, is that this is an upgrading from the rules of the land at the moment. these rules give women a way out if things are not being fair to them.
I’ve heard that too! I’ve also heard it said that the Israelites before the Mosaic law, were so lawless and fallen that the fulfilled and perfect message that Jesus preached would have been too much for them.
Your comment reminds me that God meets us where we are at. I used to wonder how a God who says ‘an eye for an eye’ in the OT and then changes it to ‘turn the other cheek’ in the NT could be the same, unchanging God. But now I realize that God truly is the same yesterday, today and forever – and that those differences in the OT and NT are just because he teaches us gradually, helping us on from the point we are at, not because his thoughts or character has ever changed. He is so incredibly good, gracious and patient with us!
Incase anyone else is struggling with the slavery verses here is how one commentary explains it: “we should first note that “slavery” is not the same as American slavery. Most people ran small family businesses and their slaves were more like simple workers or employees in the Haines who lives at the masters place. They were basically contract workers. Further, other variables made this situation different from American slavery. During the time of Moses, it was voluntary (people hired themselves into service of others, often because of debt). They worked hard in exchange for room, board, and an honest wage. Involuntary slavery was forbidden in this very section of scripture (see 21:16). This type of service was also temporary….” This is from Christ Centered Exposition by Tony Merida Edited by David Platt
Father, thank you for the precious heart of Emerson. Cover her with your full armor as she waits and trusts in you. Unveil the eyes of the lost person so that she too can taste and see that the Lord is good. In Jesus name. Emerson, be encouraged with Isaiah 26:3 He keeps in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Him: because he trusts in Him.
Lord, please put your full armor on Emerson today & be her strength as she goes to school & shines your light to those around her. In Jesus’ name, Amen
If you guys could all pray for me please. I am going through tough things at school. I am ready to fight this battle with prayer and clothe myself with the armpit of God. Please just pray for me and for the person who is giving me trouble because she doesn’t know the LORD but I so dearly want to walk in to heaven with her and her family one day.
Praying right now. Give Emerson the words to say–or not to say, LordGod. Clothe her with truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation, which is Your word. Take away the words that are not necessary. Fill her with your Spirit and its fruit–love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Funny that it auto corrects to armpit, makes me think about God wrapping His loving arms around you… Kind of under His wing. So I guess then you would be covered by God’s armpit! ❤️about
Loved how God takes care of the unborn children by punishing the ones who cause their harm. The ethics and current laws behind abortion and harm to mom causing death to unborn children are horrible! As long as the baby has not breathed, whether inside womb or partially outside (eg all born except head) or even just born dead, there is no punishment. They claim it is “not a person” so how can it be murder. It’s so frustrating but a reason to pray for sure. And God is just, so all those babies will get justice in the end.
But that’s the same book where they’re totally fine with slavery as long as you pay 30 shekels if your ox bored a slave. I can’t figure out how to to make heads or tailsofthat.
No kidding, me neither! I wonder if that is more of a cultural thing?
Yes it it cultural, therefore these laws do now directly apply to us today but the principal behind them are important to notice. These are civil laws.
Here’s is some info on the three types of law in the bible. It was important for me to understand before I kept reading, helped me a lot.
The Old Testament Law identifies sin and teaches the need for salvation; God’s grace gives us that salvation through Jesus Christ.
There are over 600 Jewish Ceremonial Laws and Rituals listed in the Old Testament. These are the laws that Paul said no longer apply.
Ceremonial Law: This type of law related to Israel’s worship. (Lev 1:1-13) The laws pointed forward to Jesus Christ and were no longer necessary after Jesus’ death and resurrection. Though we are no longer bound to them, the principles behind the ceremonial laws, to worship and love God, still apply.
Civil Law: This law dictated Israel’s daily living (Deut 24:10-11); but modern society and culture are so radically different that some of these guidelines cannot be followed specifically. The principles behind the commands are to guide our conduct.
Moral Law: The moral laws are direct commands of God. A good example are the Ten Commandments (Ex 20:1-17). The moral laws reveal the nature and will of God, and still apply to us today. We do not obey this moral law as a way to obtain salvation, but to live in ways pleasing to God. (segments from, “Life Application Study Bible”)
The Old Testament Law is where God reveals His nature, His will/lifestyle for humanity, His moral laws, and guidelines for living. But we cannot go to Heaven by keeping that Law; we must be born again and trust in Jesus.
Read this before learning about the old laws. It is very important to know the different categories…my small group leader helped me understand this
The Old Testament Law identifies sin and teaches the need for salvation; God’s grace gives us that salvation through Jesus Christ.
There are over 600 Jewish Ceremonial Laws and Rituals listed in the Old Testament. These are the laws that Paul said no longer apply.
Ceremonial Law: This type of law related to Israel’s worship. (Lev 1:1-13) The laws pointed forward to Jesus Christ and were no longer necessary after Jesus’ death and resurrection. Though we are no longer bound to them, the principles behind the ceremonial laws, to worship and love God, still apply.
Civil Law: This law dictated Israel’s daily living (Deut 24:10-11); but modern society and culture are so radically different that some of these guidelines cannot be followed specifically. The principles behind the commands are to guide our conduct.
Moral Law: The moral laws are direct commands of God. A good example are the Ten Commandments (Ex 20:1-17). The moral laws reveal the nature and will of God, and still apply to us today. We do not obey this moral law as a way to obtain salvation, but to live in ways pleasing to God. (segments from, “Life Application Study Bible”)
The Old Testament Law is where God reveals His nature, His will/lifestyle for humanity, His moral laws, and guidelines for living. But we cannot go to Heaven by keeping that Law; we must be born again and trust in Jesus.
Any thoughts on 21:7-14?
I should clarify. If women are equal to men, why is God Himself speaking about the selling of a woman to a man? (I know they were not equal then, but do we believe that God made us equal. I do, but this verse contradicts. Sure God uses women in the bible but why did he Himself make this law? If he created us equal, shouldn’t he have dismissed this sort of idea instead o reinforcing it?) is this making sense to anyone?
I think the reason that I’ve heard before, & I think as mentioned above somewhere, is that this is an upgrading from the rules of the land at the moment. these rules give women a way out if things are not being fair to them.
That’s interesting! Thank you!!
I’ve heard that too! I’ve also heard it said that the Israelites before the Mosaic law, were so lawless and fallen that the fulfilled and perfect message that Jesus preached would have been too much for them.
Your comment reminds me that God meets us where we are at. I used to wonder how a God who says ‘an eye for an eye’ in the OT and then changes it to ‘turn the other cheek’ in the NT could be the same, unchanging God. But now I realize that God truly is the same yesterday, today and forever – and that those differences in the OT and NT are just because he teaches us gradually, helping us on from the point we are at, not because his thoughts or character has ever changed. He is so incredibly good, gracious and patient with us!
thank you for your addition.
Incase anyone else is struggling with the slavery verses here is how one commentary explains it: “we should first note that “slavery” is not the same as American slavery. Most people ran small family businesses and their slaves were more like simple workers or employees in the Haines who lives at the masters place. They were basically contract workers. Further, other variables made this situation different from American slavery. During the time of Moses, it was voluntary (people hired themselves into service of others, often because of debt). They worked hard in exchange for room, board, and an honest wage. Involuntary slavery was forbidden in this very section of scripture (see 21:16). This type of service was also temporary….” This is from Christ Centered Exposition by Tony Merida Edited by David Platt
Father, thank you for the precious heart of Emerson. Cover her with your full armor as she waits and trusts in you. Unveil the eyes of the lost person so that she too can taste and see that the Lord is good. In Jesus name. Emerson, be encouraged with Isaiah 26:3 He keeps in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Him: because he trusts in Him.
Emerson I pray you allow the spirit to lead you. May you see God forging you through this experience for his glory so that you maybe a lught.
Light not lught
Lord, please put your full armor on Emerson today & be her strength as she goes to school & shines your light to those around her. In Jesus’ name, Amen
So sorry about the armpit thing. Auto correct can get annoying. I mean the armor of God. hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
If you guys could all pray for me please. I am going through tough things at school. I am ready to fight this battle with prayer and clothe myself with the armpit of God. Please just pray for me and for the person who is giving me trouble because she doesn’t know the LORD but I so dearly want to walk in to heaven with her and her family one day.
Praying right now. Give Emerson the words to say–or not to say, LordGod. Clothe her with truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation, which is Your word. Take away the words that are not necessary. Fill her with your Spirit and its fruit–love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Funny that it auto corrects to armpit, makes me think about God wrapping His loving arms around you… Kind of under His wing. So I guess then you would be covered by God’s armpit! ❤️about