About this episode
Pastor Kory discusses the complexities of violence in the Old Testament and encourages a reading of the Bible through the lens of Jesus' teachings.
In this message, Pastor Kory takes an honest look at the violence found in the Old Testament and why it troubles many Christians today. He explains why simple answers don’t work and explores how history, culture, and storytelling shape these passages. Most importantly, he urges listeners to read the Bible through the life and teachings of Jesus, approaching hard texts with humility, faith, and trust that God’s mercy is greater than our understanding.
People in this episode
Host: Pastor Kory
Topics covered
- Old Testament
- violence
- Christianity
- faith
- mercy
- humility
Keywords
- Old Testament violence
- Christian faith
- Bible interpretation
- historical context
- cultural storytelling
- God's mercy
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