Why does the Bible contain laws regulating slavery? Does that mean God approved of the institution? In this episode of Scripture Examined, Travis and Colby examine slavery in the Old Testament, including the differences between Israelite debt servitude and permanent foreign slavery. They discuss the protections given to enslaved people, the release of Hebrew servants, the historical setting of these laws, and the biblical teaching that every person is made in the image of God. They also consider an important distinction: regulating a broken institution is not necessarily the same as endorsing it as morally good. Have a question you would like Travis and Colby to discuss? Email questions@scriptureexaminedpodcast.com Learn more at scriptureexaminedpodcast.com.