Moses received the law of Moses at Sinai, but then rehearsed the Law (Decalogue) and the possessing of the land East of the Jordan, just before sending them forward to the Promised Land. The Ten Commandments are reviewed here, and then Moses reminds them that God gave them on Mt. Sinai by writing them on … Continue reading The Law Reviewed (Deuteronomy 4:44 – 5:22)
Obey the Commandments (Deuteronomy 4:1 – 14)
Moses reminds the Israelites that God demands obedience to His laws. He reminds them of the judgement at Baal Peor. He equates the laws and commandments of God with wisdom and understanding. He says that they were a blessed and respected nation because of their closeness to God. He also reminds them of the experience … Continue reading Obey the Commandments (Deuteronomy 4:1 – 14)
Cleansing from Death: the Red Heifer, and Water From the Rock: Disobedience (Numbers 19:1 – 20:13)
The Lord gave Moses and Aaron the means whereby those who touch anything dead might be cleansed. The Children of Israel would provide a red heifer "without blemish, in which there is no defect and on which a yoke has never come." The priest, in this case Eleazar, would take the animal outside the camp … Continue reading Cleansing from Death: the Red Heifer, and Water From the Rock: Disobedience (Numbers 19:1 – 20:13)
The Plan Comes Together (Exodus 40:1 – 33)
The tabernacle was constructed, but not yet erected. Moses was following the leadership of the Lord at every turn. God gave some final instructions for the procedure for its erection that would ensure that God's presence and blessing would be upon it. God instructed them to erect the Tabernacle of Meeting on the first day … Continue reading The Plan Comes Together (Exodus 40:1 – 33)
More and More (Genesis 25:1-6)
Here is a small passage about the later life of Abraham. After Sarah died, Abraham took another wife, Keturah. This is an obscure story, but one that merits some attention. Keturah bore several sons, some of whom would become nations that Israel would eventually fight in battle, especially Midian. If you notice the details of … Continue reading More and More (Genesis 25:1-6)
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