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One of this generation's foremost Old Testament scholars, Dr. Daniel Carroll Rodas, led this Bible study for Anglican leaders, from three different countries in four different time zones, on behalf of the Matthew 25 Initiative. This study aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of a biblical vision for justice and mercy. The question of biblical ethics is unpacked with a specific emphasis on “how are the people of God to engage society? how does theology interact with social structures from a biblical perspective?"

In this introductory episode, Dr. Carroll presents the goal and format of the study, the assumptions made about scripture, what he is not addressing, and explores various Bible translations, followed by an initial exploration of Genesis.

• Image of God: Examining its democratic, royal, and priestly dimensions, unique against cultural expectations
• Democracy, Royalty, Priesthood: how the image of God in Genesis is a radical and powerful lens for all humans, no matter what
• The Coming of Death: A pivotal point is the anticipation of “death," leading to an exploration of chapters 3–8 to understand its implications.
• “We must understand the depth of the darkness in order to understand the mission of God.”