Clean and Unclean | S4 Ep. 8

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