25. Do Old Testament Laws Still Apply to Us? (Tattoos & the Bible)

If tattoos in the ancient world were mostly marks of slavery, what does that mean for Christians today? In this follow-up episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Keagan Walz and Dr. Mark Chavalas tackle the big question: how do we apply Old Testament laws—like Leviticus 19:28—to our modern lives?From ancient Near Eastern branding practices to the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15, we explore how cultural context, biblical law, and the law of love intersect. Whether you believe tattoos are permissible or prohibited, this episode dives deep into scripture, history, and practical application—while encouraging respectful discussion among believers.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ What tattoos meant in the ancient world (branding & slavery)➡️ The connection between Leviticus 19 and Acts 15’s four stipulations➡️ How the early church navigated Old Testament law for Gentiles➡️ The “law of love” as the guiding principle for application today➡️ Why conscience, wisdom, and unity matter more than winning debates📚 RESOURCES:- W. Edward Glenny – “The Septuagint and Apostolic Hermeneutics: Amos 9 in Acts 15”- Tremper Longman III – Making Sense of the Old Testament: Three Crucial Questions💬 Let’s Talk in the Comments:Where do you land on this? Are tattoos a matter of conscience, or should believers avoid them altogether?🎥 Like, Subscribe & Share