Slavery and The Gospel - 1: Old Testament Verses

Too many Christians are rattled by the slavery verses in the bible and some have even left the faith over misunderstanding God's plan to use slavery to end slavery. Many people believe the Old Testament system of slavery to be the equal of the american south's chattel slavery. I show a plethora of verses that prove that isn't true and then show how these verses moved Israel away from the ancient world's normal cruelty and helped set the stage for abolition via Christ. 00:00 Introduction to Slavery in the Bible 05:48 Jesus and the Old Testament Law 09:13 Contrasting Old Testament and Antebellum Slavery 11:54 Humanity and Rights of Slaves 14:48 The Role of Women in Old Testament Slavery 17:52 Protection of Runaway Slaves 39:05 The Protective Nature of the Slave Laws 50:08 Understanding the Nature of Slavery in the Torah 56:46 The Sacredness of the Slave's Body 01:03:02 God's Stance on Human Trafficking and Slavery 01:09:52 Conclusion: The Evolution of Moral Standards