God lets the children of Israel know that there is hope, even in the judgment for their sins. When they realize their evil ways and return to God, He will deliver them from the nations to which they were scattered. He will cleanse them from the sin of their captivity, and bless them even more … Continue reading Returning to God: Choosing Life or Death (Deuteronomy 30)
Curses on Disobedience and the Covenant Renewed (Deuteronomy 28:15 – 29:29)
The very blessings promised for obedience in the previous section are turned around into curses for those who disobey. In addition, there will be curses, confusion, and rebuke, along with destruction and perishing. Madness, blindness, tumors, and confusion follow those who disobey. Your wife will be taken by another man, and you cattle will be … Continue reading Curses on Disobedience and the Covenant Renewed (Deuteronomy 28:15 – 29:29)
Curses from Mount Ebal (Deuteronomy 27:11 – 28:14)
Half the tribes of Israel were to stand on Mount Gerazim to bless the people, and half were to stand on Mount Ebal to curse. The curses were to be spoken on those who made a carved or molded image and set it up in secret. Then the people responded, "Amen!" Additional curses involved things … Continue reading Curses from Mount Ebal (Deuteronomy 27:11 – 28:14)
The People and Law of God (Deuteronomy 26:16 – 27:10)
God established the Israelites as His own special people, set high above all nations in praise, name, and honor, a holy people to God. However, His blessing of them was predicated on them His statutes and judgments. If the people obeyed His voice, He would be their God and bless them. Moses then echoed the … Continue reading The People and Law of God (Deuteronomy 26:16 – 27:10)
Firstfruits and Tithes (Deuteronomy 26:1 – 15)
The children of Israel, once they came into the promised land, were instructed by God to bring some of the first of their produce to the temple and give God glory for bringing them into the promised land. The priests would but the basket of produce before the altar, and then the person offering the … Continue reading Firstfruits and Tithes (Deuteronomy 26:1 – 15)
Other Laws (Deuteronomy 25:11 – 19)
Three scenarios are discussed here. First, if two men are fighting and one of their wives grabs her husband's enemy by the genitals, she would have her hand cut off. Second, you should have honest weights in your scale bag, because cheating on weights is dishonest and an abomination before God. Third, they were instructed … Continue reading Other Laws (Deuteronomy 25:11 – 19)
Various Laws (Deuteronomy 24:5 – 25:10)
When a man marries a wife, he shall not go to war for a year. No one should take a millstone in pledge for a debt, so that they not jeopardize one's living. Kidnapping is prohibited. Observe the laws of the priest concerning leprosy. Give back your brother's pledge by sundown. Do not oppress your … Continue reading Various Laws (Deuteronomy 24:5 – 25:10)
Various Laws (Deuteronomy 23:15 – 24:4)
Various laws are discussed here. A slave must not be given back to his master. There shall not be ritual harlots in Israel. Do not charge interest to your brother. Pay all your vows quickly. You can eat grapes from your neighbor's vineyard, but not carry any away in a container. The same is true … Continue reading Various Laws (Deuteronomy 23:15 – 24:4)
Rules of the Camp (Deuteronomy 23:1 – 14)
The mutilated, the illegitimate, and the foreigner shall not be allowed in the camp. However, the Edomites and the Egyptians should be accepted. The camp site itself should be kept from unclean things. When the army goes out to battle, they were to keep themselves from wicked things. Those who become unclean should stay … Continue reading Rules of the Camp (Deuteronomy 23:1 – 14)
Miscellaneous Laws and Laws of Sexual Morality (Deuteronomy 21:22 – 22:30)
In this passage, many laws are lifted up as a needful. For instance, if a criminal is hanged on a tree, he must be taken down the same day in order not to defile the land. Second, each person must be responsible to return your brother's livestock if you find it wandering about. If someone's … Continue reading Miscellaneous Laws and Laws of Sexual Morality (Deuteronomy 21:22 – 22:30)
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