In the second movement of Deuteronomy, Moses gives Israel the law … again. But this time, he’s not talking to a nomadic group of people wandering the desert—he’s talking to the next generation preparing to settle in a permanent home for the first time. As they move into the land, their laws and their lives will need to look a little different. But in what way? In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they discuss how the law was always meant to form Israel (and modern readers) into people of wisdom, justice, and righteousness.

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Timestamps

Part one (0:00-19:35)
Part two (19:35-34:39)
Part three (34:39-50:46)
Part four (50:46-1:13:08)

Referenced Resources

Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary, Clinton E. Arnold
Old Testament Ethics for the People of God, Christopher J. H. Wright
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Show Music

“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
"Valse," “Parasol,” and “Bronea” by Plusma and Guillaume Muschalle

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.

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The Law … Again – Deuteronomy E4

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The Law … Again – Deuteronomy E4