Does the Bible Support Slavery and Oppress Women? | God’s Book

How do we make sense of some of the Bible’s hardest passages? In this message from God’s Book, Anthony Delaney explores difficult questions around slavery, women, Old Testament laws, and how we should read the Bible today. Looking at the importance of context, the unfolding story of Scripture, and the person of Jesus at the centre of it all, this talk helps us understand how God works progressively through history — meeting people where they are, while moving humanity toward freedom, dignity, justice and restoration. This message explores: • Why context changes how we read Scripture • The difference between permanent laws, particular laws and principles • What the Bible really says about slavery • How Christianity transformed the value and dignity of women • Why Jesus is the centre of the whole story Because the Bible isn’t just a collection of disconnected verses — it’s one unfolding story pointing us to Jesus.