S1 E17: Righteousness and Justice, Part 1

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Covenants and Kingdoms

Nathan Parvin and Brad Haynes

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Covenants & Kingdoms takes you on a journey through the historical and cultural world of the Bible. Hosted by Dr. Nathan Parvin and Brad Haynes, this podcast uncovers the historical context behind biblical events—where they happened, what was going on in the region, and how it all connects to the grand narrative of Scripture. From ancient covenants to the rise and fall of kingdoms, each episode dives into the people, places, and events that shaped biblical history. Subscribe now and journey through the lands, cultures, and stories that shaped the world’s most influential book.

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S1 E17: Righteousness and Justice, Part 1

Covenants and Kingdoms

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S1 E17: Righteousness and Justice, Part 1

Brad and Nathan kick things off with a shocking quote from the Melian Dialogue (Thucydides, Peloponnesian War):“The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must.”That’s the world’s idea of justice.But God gave Abraham a higher standard, before Moses, before Sinai, before any written code.Genesis 26:5 says “Because Abraham obeyed my voice and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.”How? The law was written on his heart (Rom 2:15) and revealed in creation (Rom 1:20). No one is without excuse.This episode launches a 3-part series on righteousness (tsedeq) and justice (mishpat), the twin pillars of God’s covenant plan.We explore:- Abraham’s faith counted as righteousness (Gen 15:6)- God’s purpose: “that he may command his children… to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice” (Gen 18:19)- Ancient parallels: - Phoenician gods Sydyk & Misor - Babylonian Kittu & Misharu (justice of the sun god Shamash) - Egyptian goddess Ma’at (cosmic balance via the heart) - Greek Dikē (order → punishment) vs. biblical covenant faithfulnessThe Bible’s answer? Righteousness is God’s standard. Justice is living it out.And only faith in Christ makes it possible.----------------------------------------------------------------------We are sponsored by Baba Java Coffee, a specialty coffee roaster and cafe based in Birmingham, AL. Visit babajavacoffee.com and use code "covenants" for 10% off your order!Support us on Patreon for early, ad-free episodes and exclusive "Deeper Waters" content! patreon.com/covenantsandkingdomshttps://linktr.ee/covenantsandkingdomshttps://www.covenantsandkingdoms.com/