ת Tau 169 Let my cry come before You, O LORD;Give me understanding according to Your word.170 Let my supplication come before You;Deliver me according to Your word.171 My lips shall utter praise,For You teach me Your statutes.172 My tongue shall speak of Your word,For all Your commandments are righteousness.173 Let Your hand become my … Continue reading Psalm 119:169–176 (NKJV)
The Fall of Ai (Joshua 8)
God instructed Joshua to take the entire army of Israel to fight against Ai. When the won the battle, they should do to it as they did Jericho, but they could take its spoil and cattle as booty. They were to lay an ambush behind the city, and fake a retreat in front of the … Continue reading The Fall of Ai (Joshua 8)
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)
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)
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)
Justice and Kings (Deuteronomy 16:18 – 17:20)
Justice is called for in all types of situations. It is to be meted out by judges and officers in each town. Every judge must operate with integrity, not taking bribes or showing partiality. There will be no trees(images) or idols placed near a place of true worship to almighty God. They were not to … Continue reading Justice and Kings (Deuteronomy 16:18 – 17:20)
The Law Reviewed (Deuteronomy 4:44 – 5:22)
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)
Offerings Accepted and Not Accepted (Leviticus 22:17 – 23:2)
The Levitical Code speaks here to the sacrifices unto God, and the conditions whereby they may be acceptable to God. They must be given with a willing heart, they must be offerings of perfect animals, with no defects. The animal cannot be blind, broken, or maimed, have skin diseases, uneven limbs, bruised, crushed, torn or … Continue reading Offerings Accepted and Not Accepted (Leviticus 22:17 – 23:2)
Penalties for Breaking the Law (Leviticus 20:1 – 22:16)
Penalties for crimes in Israel were severe. Many things were considered capital crimes, worthy of death, in their legal system: offering children to idols, consulting with mediums, cursing one's father or mother, adultery, and incest. Priests were to conduct themselves in specific ways as well: he shall not touch anything dead and defile himself, except … Continue reading Penalties for Breaking the Law (Leviticus 20:1 – 22:16)
Moral and Ceremonial Laws (Leviticus 19)
The opening words of this chapter gives the overarching theme for the entire chapter, Leviticus 19:2 (NKJV) 2 “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. The commandment to be holy is seen as God's statement … Continue reading Moral and Ceremonial Laws (Leviticus 19)
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