Deuteronomy 19
Deuteronomy chapter 19 discusses the important concept of establishing the Cities of Refuge for the innocent. It is important to note there is no refuge for the guilty. The chapter begins as Moses says, without hesitation, “When the Lord your God has destroyed the nations whose land He is giving you… set aside three cities […]
Deuteronomy 20
In Deuteronomy chapter 20, God gives His unusual plan for preparing for battle. First, God puts things into proper perspective; “When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the Lord who brought you out of Egypt will […]
Deuteronomy 21
Deuteronomy chapter 21 contains a group of seemingly unrelated and odd laws. Together they serve to remind us that “doing your own thing” spiritually is dangerous. The chapter begins, “If a man is found slain in a field… and it is not known who killed him, your elders and judges shall go out and measure […]
Deuteronomy 22
Deuteronomy chapter 22 contains a number of commandments; some are affirmative “do” commandments, while others are negative, “do not” commandments. A very good reminder that sometimes doing nothing is very wrong. The chapter begins, “If you see your brother’s ox or sheep straying… take it back to him… If you do not know who (the […]