#70 | Passover and Atonement: Redemption of the Firstborn Son (and Donkeys) Part 1

OneLife Nashville: Rare but vital conversations about Jesus · Jan 12, 2023 · 23m

In this episode we look at the instructions God gave to Israel about redeeming the firstborn from their family and flocks. This kind of topic may seem strange and irrelevant, especially in our culture. Western families only think about the firstborn in reference to the social psychology of birth order and family systems. Some of that can be applicable to the ancient near eastern cultural significance of the firstborn, but there's more to it than that. Essentially, the firstborn are a sign of strength because they are the first to open - or loosen - the womb. They also represent the endurance…