The Lord Roars | Dr. Daniel Carroll Rodas Bible Study S1E6 (March 2023)

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 Bible study, an introduction to governance is presented with a consideration of its variations across different historical periods, including nomadic families, tribes, independent monarchies, subjugated monarchies, and foreign rule.
- Parameters for good governance: Character and anti-ideology
- Exploration of the rise of the monarchy, its perceived need, and primary roles in the ancient Near East
- Discussion on the cooptation of religion by national ideology
- Lessons for contemporary governance from the Old Testament examples