Clean and Unclean

Step Into Scripture

Todays episode reaches the books of Exodus and Leviticus. Diving deep into these books Tina and Matt address the common difficulties readers face with these books due to the complexity of its laws and the concept of being ‘clean’ and ‘unclean’. Matt and Tina discuss the concept of cleanliness. Their conversation diverges into the book’s context, relating the societal rules in Leviticus to those imposed by the Pharaoh at the time. They note that Leviticus was misunderstood and contained laws meant for a specific cultural context, notably a nomadic civilization.

They further link the Old Testament's laws to the New Testament, emphasizing how Jesus brought changes, healed the 'unclean', and touched those that society isolated. They relate this to our current situation as sinful humans, who need Jesus's cleansing and atonement to reconcile with God.

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Key Takeaways

00:00 Introduction to the Step into Scripture Podcast
01:29 Concept of Clean and Unclean in Leviticus
03:51 The Importance of Ritual Purity
04:11 The Role of God's Laws in Maintaining Purity
07:25 The Connection Between Uncleanliness and Sin
09:26 Jesus and the Concept of Clean and Unclean
15:13 The Impact of Jesus' Healing on the Unclean
17:02 The Significance of Atonement and Reconciliation
20:41 Isaiah's Vision and the Need for Purification
23:50 The New Covenant Kingdom Brought by Jesus
24:55 The Kingdom of the Impure
26:37 The True Meaning of Spiritual Purity
27:32 The Story of Cornelius and Peter
29:28 The New Covenant and the Invitation to All
29:44 The Path to Spiritual Cleanness
31:29 The Journey from Impurity to Redemption
32:35 The Touch of Redemption: A Leprosy Story

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