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When a Spear Becomes a Covenant | Pinchas and the Paradox of Peace (July 19)
Audio reading: Num 25:10-18, 1 Chron 28:1-29:30, Rom 5:6-21, Psalm 15:1-5, Prov 19:18-19
This episode examines Numbers 25, where Pinchas kills an Israelite and a Midianite woman who are engaged in sexual immorality in front of the entire nation and in total defiance to God. He pierces them through with a spear, and he is awarded a "covenant of peace." We look at the paradox of violent action leading to divine peace and we ask the question: can peace be achieved through strength? When is it appropriate to use force to bring forth peace? This is especially timely and relevant now as Israel is…
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