Slavery, justice, and God’s law—how do they fit together?

In Exodus 21, we see God bringing order, restraint, and dignity into a broken world.

This episode explores one of the most difficult passages in Scripture and reveals something surprising: God is not endorsing injustice—He is limiting it. In a culture where slavery, violence, and unchecked power were already the norm, God establishes boundaries that protect the vulnerable, restrain revenge, and affirm the value of human life.

We walk through the laws of Exodus 21 and uncover how they functioned within their historical context. From the release of Hebrew servants after six years to the principle of “eye for eye,” these laws were not about creating a perfect society overnight—but about introducing justice where there was none.

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