So, what's your answer? Does the Old Testament law apply to us today?

Amy says, "No," while Becky says, "No...with a side of yes."

Today, Amy and I are walking you through the three most important rules of understanding Scripture:
1-context
2-context
3-context

We're using one of the most plucked-right-out-of-context verses from the Old Testament, 2 Chronicles 7:14. I {Becky} would say that this verse is second only to Jeremiah 29:11 as being a verse people pull right from the passage to make it say what they'd like. Maybe we'll do an episode on that verse as well.

Amy and I are introducing you to a tool, The Old Testament Triangle Diagram, that can help us see how the Old Testament law/verse may not apply DIRECTLY to us, but there are still truths about God and timeless principles that apply to us today, especially when they are repeated in the New Testament.

Listen in to hear how we use context and this diagram to help us understand this passage more deeply and how it may or may not apply to us today. I pray that it is helpful for you!

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Find the link to the blog post related to this episode: https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-9-does-the-old-testament-law-apply-to-us-today/

Mike Winger’s Website:
https://biblethinker.org/

More Bible Resources (not mentioned):

Understanding the Bible Printable Pack for Kids
https://thisreadingmama.com/understanding-the-bible-printables/

Don’t Read a Single Bible Verse Article
https://thisreadingmama.com/dont-read-a-single-bible-verse/

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Welcome back to episode 8 of This Reading Mama's podcast! Today, we're tackling the topic of the ultimate purpose of the Old Testament law.

Believers in Christ might be tempted to look at the Old Testament and think it is so antiquated and obsolete that there isn't even a purpose in reading it. You wouldn't be correct, but you wouldn't be alone in this thinking.

From early on in church history, people like Marcion were stating that the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament weren't the same God. Even today, we have mainstream preachers stating that we should "unhitch" from the Old Testament. {I won't mention any names, but the person who said this is the head of a church that rhymes with Zorth Zoint in Atlanta, GA. I bet you can't guess that one.}

But there was a purpose in God's laws, and today, we're exploring that topic a bit.

There were several reasons why God gave the Hebrews the Old Testament Law. Yes, He established a special relationship with them unlike any other nation. Yes, it was to set Israel apart from all the nations around them, to be a light to the nations. And yes, God was providing boundaries for the people to keep them safe.

Amy and I would say there is an even better and ultimate purpose of the Old Testament, and this reason still relates to us today. Be sure to listen along!

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Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges

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https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-8-the-purpose-of-the-old-testament-law/

More Bible Resources:
Old Testament Books of the Bible Printable Pack
https://thisreadingmama.com/old-testament-books-printable-pack/

New Testament Books of the Bible Printable Pack
https://thisreadingmama.com/new-testament-books-printable-pack/

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You might read the Bible everyday, but do you know what it is? Do you know what "Bible" means or how many authors wrote the it? Do you know how the it is organized? Do you know what "testament" means?

In today's quick episode, Amy and I talk about some of the Bible basics: its authorship, its inspiration, the Old Testament, the New Testament, and it is organized. {Hint: It's not in chronological order from Genesis to Revelation.} Although this episode is by no means exhaustive, I hope this episode will be helpful to you!

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Ben Shapiro & John MacArthur Clip ~ The entire interview is GREAT, but the part I was referring to begins around the 48-minute mark.
• Mosaic Covenant ~ Blessings & Curses from Episode 5

Visit my blog post for more information on this episode:
https://thisreadingmama.com/ep-7-what-is-the-bible/

More Bible Resources:
Old Testament Books of the Bible Printable Pack
https://thisreadingmama.com/old-testament-books-printable-pack/

New Testament Books of the Bible Printable Pack
https://thisreadingmama.com/new-testament-books-printable-pack/

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