We Are Emmanuel

In this sermon, Matt Carvel tackles the accusation that the Bible condones slavery by unpacking Exodus 21. He explains that the passage describes a form of voluntary servitude meant to protect the vulnerable, not oppressive slavery as we understand it today. These laws were compassionate provisions in a broken world, pointing to a deeper spiritual truth: through Jesus, we are set free from sin and made children of God. Matt also critiques modern society’s focus on individual rights, warning that without a foundation in God, human value is easily lost. Ultimately, true freedom is found only in Christ.