Deuteronomy 23
Deuteronomy chapter 23 contains some commands that are not often quoted. The chapter begins, “No one that has been emasculated by crushing or cutting may enter the assembly of the Lord“. Most likely this refers to a leadership position. Just as the priests could “have no defect” in Leviticus chapter 21, God demands those that […]
Deuteronomy 24
Deuteronomy chapter 24 discusses a variety of important topics; the two most important are mentioned first. The chapter begins, “If a man marries a woman who becomes displeasing to him because he finds something indecent about her and he writes her a certificate of divorce and sends her from his home…“. First, it is important […]
Deuteronomy 25
Deuteronomy chapter 25 includes a number of topics related to daily living. Moses is very near the end of his life and takes the opportunity to revisit important lessons. The chapter begins, “When two men have a dispute, they are to take it to court and the judge will decide the case acquitting the innocent […]
Deuteronomy 27
Deuteronomy chapter 27 pictures the nation of Israel ready to cross the Jordan into the Promised Land. Moses is at the end of his life and will not cross over with them. How does the ‘Law Giver’ spend his final days? Obviously, he continues sharing God’s commands. Moses and the elders of Israel declare, “Keep […]
Deuteronomy 28
In Deuteronomy chapter 28 the nation of Israel is presented with a simple choice. “If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all His commands… the Lord will set you high above all the nations on the earth. All the blessings will come upon you if you obey the Lord your God“. […]
Deuteronomy 29
Deuteronomy chapter 29 is an interesting renewal of God’s covenant with His people now that there is a new generation of faith. Remember, after 40 years of wandering in the desert, the disbelieving generation has passed away and now God reconfirms His promise. This is a good lesson for us too. Although God is eternal […]
Deuteronomy 30
In Deuteronomy chapter 30 Moses presents the Nation of Israel with a prophetic look into the future. He concludes this sermon with a choice that each of us must make individually. Moses begins, “When all these blessings and curses… come upon you and you take them to heart wherever the Lord your God disperses you […]
Deuteronomy 31
In Deuteronomy chapter 31, God has Moses make final preparations for the nation before his death. Moses is now 120 years old. He explains to the people with absolute certainty all that the Lord will do, because God is always faithful. “The Lord your God Himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy […]