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Too many Christians are rattled by the slavery verses in the bible and some have even left the faith over misunderstanding God's plan to use slavery to end slavery. Many people believe the Old Testament system of slavery to be the equal of the american south's chattel slavery. I show a plethora of verses that prove that isn't true and then show how these verses moved Israel away from the ancient world's normal cruelty and helped set the stage for abolition via Christ.

00:00 Introduction to Slavery in the Bible

05:48 Jesus and the Old Testament Law

09:13 Contrasting Old Testament and Antebellum Slavery

11:54 Humanity and Rights of Slaves

14:48 The Role of Women in Old Testament Slavery

17:52 Protection of Runaway Slaves

39:05 The Protective Nature of the Slave Laws

50:08 Understanding the Nature of Slavery in the Torah

56:46 The Sacredness of the Slave's Body

01:03:02 God's Stance on Human Trafficking and Slavery

01:09:52 Conclusion: The Evolution of Moral Standards