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Grace's avatar

This is a fascinating and super helpful comparison. I was just having a conversation with a dear friend who lands further on the complementary side of the gender/role discussion. Levitical priests were one of her examples of God’s desire for male leadership. This article in combo with Bible Project’s current study in Numbers has helped--at least in my mind--that’s not a disqualification for women now in leadership. Thank you for your work and sharing the fruit of that work with us!

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Lisa Hensley's avatar

I'm so glad you found it helpful! I think it's a fairly common argument but the more I studied it out, the less the comparison worked for me. I'll have to look into BP's study on Numbers. Thanks for sharing about it. I love their work so much.

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Grace's avatar

They’re working through the Torah right now in “movements” and it’s been so good. I only listen along to their podcast (though their new app is awesome!), but meditating on those passages through their discussion is always illuminating!

I really appreciate your discipleship in digging deeply into the gender discussion. I’ve read and thought a LOT over the last two years inspired by your discussions. Thank you for teaching me from afar and encouraging my growth ❤️

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Lisa Hensley's avatar

I'll have to go dig in. It will be helpful for where I'm reading now.

And thank you! I'm glad it's sparking interest and work in your life!

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Shana Norris's avatar

Grace, I haven't listened to the BP for a while but am totally going to check out this series!

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Shana Norris's avatar

I struggled through Numbers last quarter, so hats off to you for digging in, Lisa. I actually loved reading all of this detail about the Levites / OT priesthood.

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Lisa Hensley's avatar

Oh, good! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed it!

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Rea Lowery's avatar

I appreciated the commentary from Witt explaining that women didn’t serve because it was impractical not because they weren’t qualified, as well as your breakdown of the families and roles.

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