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October 28, 2015October 28, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

The Song of Moses (Deuteronomy 31:30 – 32:52)

Moses sings his song of covenant before all of Israel. He rehearses the nation's history and speaks of how judgement will come upon them if they disobey God's commandments. After he finished the song, he reiterated the need to obey the law of God, and promised long life for those who obey Him. After his … Continue reading The Song of Moses (Deuteronomy 31:30 – 32:52)

September 17, 2015September 16, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

The Commandments Restated on the Tablets (Deuteronomy 10)

After Moses broke the first set of tablets at the occasion of Israel's rebellion at Sinai, God instructed him to cut out two new tablets and bring them up on the mountain. He did as God asked, and then God inscribed the commandments again, and Moses places the tablets in a wooden ark. Moses was … Continue reading The Commandments Restated on the Tablets (Deuteronomy 10)

September 11, 2015September 9, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

Fear and the Greatest Commandment, the Shema (Deuteronomy 5:23 – 6:9)

When the Israelites were at Mt. Sinai, they were afraid of the glory of God, and the fire that they felt would consume them. They asked Moses to speak to God for them, that they may live. God mused that He hoped that--desired that--the people would always fear Him and obey His commandments. Then God … Continue reading Fear and the Greatest Commandment, the Shema (Deuteronomy 5:23 – 6:9)

July 24, 2015July 19, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

The Sabbath and the Garment Tassels (Numbers 15:32 – 41)

The children of Israel found a man gathering sticks on the Sabbath and came to Moses to see what should be done to him. The Lord said that he must be put to death. They stoned him and he died. The Lord told the children of Israel to make tassels on the corners of their … Continue reading The Sabbath and the Garment Tassels (Numbers 15:32 – 41)

March 27, 2015 gregsloop Biblical Reflections

The Decalogue (Ten Commandments) (Exodus 19:1 – 20:17)

Today's reading contains one of the most pivotal Scriptures in the Old Testament: Israel's arrival at Mt. Sinai and the delivery of the Ten Commandments. As Israel arrives at Sinai, God gives Moses specific instructions about how the Israelites should respect and recognize the boundaries related to God's manifest presence. No one but Moses, and … Continue reading The Decalogue (Ten Commandments) (Exodus 19:1 – 20:17)