Deuteronomy
Blessings of Obedience
Moses warned Israel not to tolerate Canaanites in the land because their very presence would tempt them to fall into idolatry. Instead, He told them to destroy their enemies (vv. 1-2). He also told them not to inter-marry with the Canaanites (vv. 3-4) and to tear down their altars (v. 5). Israel …
The Greatest Commandment
This chapter of Deuteronomy provides the central theme of Deuteronomy. It sets a pattern that helps us relate the Word of God to our daily lives. (vv. 1-5). Furthermore, Moses explains that the key to teaching your children to love God and to follow Him is that you must make God a part of …
Qualifications For a Place of Worship
While sacrificial offerings were to be made in a specific place the butchering and eating of meat for regular sustenance could be done anywhere (vv. 15-28). The only restriction (except for unclean foods) was the prohibition on eating blood. This rule was stressed in verse 15 and repeated …
Laws Regarding Murder, Marriage And Delinquent Sons
In this portion of Scripture Moses explains various Israelite laws. He tells how an unsolved murder is to be handled (vv. 1-9). The town nearest where the body is found is to assume the responsibility for the crime. They were to take a young heifer that had never been worked and break its neck …
King Og Defeated
From all appearances Israel hardly stood a chance of defeating them but we must remember that no matter how insurmountable the obstacles may seem God is sovereign and will take care of any enemy he chooses (vv. 1-11). Continuing the rehearsal of Israel’s experience in the wilderness, …
Worshiping Other gods is Forbidden
Moses wanted to make sure that the people did not forget all they had seen God do, so He urged parents to teach their children about God’s great miracles. While the mountain burned with fire the Lord spoke out of the midst of the fire (vv. 11-12). The nations around Israel worshiped many …
Cautions Against Disobedience
God warns His people that they are not to forget Him after they get into the land and experience His blessing (v. 12). He would bless them with children and grandchildren and increase their numbers greatly. He would also increase their crops and livestock so they would not only have …
The Death of Moses
After pronouncing his blessing upon all the tribes, Moses climbs Mt Nebo in obedience to the Lord’s command (v. 1) (Deut. 32:49). Although he could not enter the promised land because of his sin, God showed him all the land (vv. 2- 4). The Lord told Moses this was what He had promised …
The Journey From Kadesh-barnea to Moab
In this passage we can see how God did not give up on His people despite this 40-year judgment of that ungrateful and rebellious generation. We can see how He was still guiding them through His prophet Moses and had not abandoned His plan to give them the promised land in Canaan…
Joshua Commissioned by The Lord
God instructed Moses to meet Him at the tabernacle and to bring Joshua, his successor with him. Speaking from the glory cloud, the Lord told the two men that Israel would turn from the true and living God and worship idols, and that He would turn away from them and send the judgment …