How can a loving God mandate death penalties in the Old Testament? The justice system established in the Israel of the Old Testament often seems cruel and savage. Because of this, you might be wondering at the plausibility of God being truly merciful and compassionate as the Bible claims. However, as with most apparent biblical impossibilities, this question boils down to our understanding of God’s nature and purposes. Not-so-curiously, today’s judicial systems and institutions evidence marks of the same justice that God once required of His people.
This is the first in a two-part series in which Ps Paul Cheng unfolds the true meaning and application of the phrase “an eye for an eye”, first examining its origin and subsequently its commentary provided by our Lord Jesus in the New Testament. Watch the second part here for the complete picture: coming soon…
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📍 Sermon Outline 00:00 Trailer 01:22 Introduction 07:31 I. INTENTIONAL KILLING - A. MURDER 15:05 I. INTENTIONAL KILLING - B. KIDNAPPING 19:02 I. INTENTIONAL KILLING - C. ABUSING PARENTS 25:45 II. UNINTENTIONAL KILLING 31:24 “The Bible is totally irrelevant for us today!” 34:00 Closing Prayer 35:28 Reflection Questions
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