At Home in the Word | Law {S6 E4}
Today on the DWITW podcast, we are taking a look at the literary style of law and the Scripture that falls under this category. Jillian and Heidi discuss what the law is, the context it was written in, how it looked in Jesus’ life, and how it still holds truth and meaning for us today.
Heidi Lenzo wants to live in a world where no one goes hungry. When she's not exploring new and exciting recipes to cook for her family of four, you can find her reading a novel at a cozy coffee shop.
Her favorite Scripture is Jeremiah 29:11- "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Podcast Navigation:
01:40 Meet Heidi
04:20 What is the law & why study it
09:50 Where this style is used in Scripture
16:20 Purposes of law genre
18:00 Challenges of studying the law
23:10 Tips and resources for studying the law
27:30 How the law points to Christ
On this episode, Jillian and Heidi talk about the following references and resources:
How to Read the Bible for all it’s Worth by Gordon Fee & Douglas Stuart
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin (free ebook version)
Old Testament Law Books: Pentateuch (First five books of the Bible, Mosaic Law);
especially Leviticus and Deuteronomy; Exodus 20 for 10 CommandmentsNew Testament Books on the New Covenant (Jesus fulfilling the Law):
Galatians, Romans, HebrewsProphecy of Covenant fulfillment: Jer. 31:31-34
Verses on Jesus fulfilling the Law, the New Covenant and grace through faith not works:
Mt 5:17; Rom 3:20; Gal. 3:7-18; Gal 4:4-7; Heb 7:19, 22, 26-28; Heb 9:11-15; James 2:8-10Articles on the topic of law and covenant:
The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, BLB International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia
*Reference Disclaimer: All references made by podcast guests are of their own accord. The inclusion of references and resources by guests on the podcast does not equate to an endorsement of those resources from Dayton Women in the Word.