I'd Like to KnowSeason 2026Jan 13, 2026

Why did God allow slavery in Israel — especially of foreigners?

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Why did God allow slavery in Israel — especially of foreigners?

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Jan 13, 2026

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Is “Immanuel” in Isaiah 7:14 really about Jesus? A viewer asks how to reconcile Isaiah’s prophecy about Immanuel with verse 16, which seems time-bound to King Ahaz’s day. The pastors walk through dual prophecy, near vs. far fulfillment, and how this prophecy points to Christ.

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Why did God allow slavery in Israel — especially of foreigners? The pastors unpack the cultural, economic, and spiritual context of slavery in Old Testament times, including the voluntary servanthood of Israelites and the lifelong servitude of foreigners. Was God endorsing slavery, or regulating a broken system to protect human dignity?

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