048. Year of the Bible: Did God Command Genocide?

In this message, Ryan Perkins addresses one of the most difficult questions in the Bible: What do we do with the Old Testament passages where God commands Israel to destroy entire nations? Through careful teaching and a faithful look at the larger biblical story, Ryan explains the historical context, God’s justice and patience, the nature of divine judgment, and how these passages ultimately point us to Jesus. Rather than avoiding hard questions, this message invites us to wrestle honestly while trusting the goodness and holiness of God. If you’re navigating doubts, reading challenging passages in the Year of the Bible plan, or wanting a deeper understanding of Scripture, this teaching offers clarity, compassion, and biblical grounding.