While we do not follow every bit of the Old Testament law (remember from yesterday’s reading in 21:18-21, about stoning disobedient sons? We don’t do that, though we may feel like that sometimes ;) ), the principles of the law stand true today. In today’s reading, we read about biblical principles for how to treat others, especially the poor. What would our society look like if we followed the biblical law against charging interest (23:19)? We also read about laws against prostitution (think of the proliferation of the sex trade in our society), and how to treat refugees, aliens (think of our immigration debate), orphans, and widows (think of how we treat single mothers and at risk children).
Luke 1:18-38
Here is a sermon on this passage: http://lemonholm.com/2008-12-7_Luke_1_26-38.htm
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