Atonement was once gained by the sacrifice of a prized animal. It showed that the guilt and the sinful deed had been dealt with. However, the continued slaughter of valuable animals would not change the heart of the people.
Jesus took the theology of His day and turned it on its head. He expanded on it and breathed new life into it. Should we do the same? Ask Hank Deuteronomy, who still attempts to run his family via Old Testament law.
Almost immediately after drawing his first breath, Adam sinned against God and severed their relationship. Since then, God has worked to restore fellowship with his creatures. He promised Abraham and David special roles in his plan to redeem humankind. But because people continued to fight against God, Israel's Prophets warned them that God would judge them for their rebellion. They also promised ...
“What’s the deal with circumcision?” Investigative reporter Rob Banister cuts to the heart of this matter in this comic report. This video serves as a light-hearted ice breaker into your discussions on circumcision or other Old Testament rituals.