Deuteronomy
Moses Concluding Praise of The Lord
As we continue with the list of blessings, we see how Zebulon and Issachar would prosper on sea and land (verses 18-19). Gad would deal justly and become powerful (vv. 20-21). Dan’s exploits would be notable (v. 22). Naphtali would extend its borders (v. 23), and Asher’s terrain would be …
Preparing to Enter Canaan
The book of Deuteronomy opens with Moses giving a brief history lesson of what God has done for His people (vv. 1-11). The people are at Kadesh Barnea, 40 years after their deliverance from Egypt. (v. 3). Moses is about to expound God’s law and prepare the new generation to enter Canaan…
The World, The Flesh And The Devil
Moses continues to deal with various Israelite laws in this chapter. He deals with the need for maintaining purity in the religious assembly (vv. 1-8). He gives three types of people that were excluded from Israel’s “worship service. 
The Dangers of Forgetting God
Moses spells out the dangers of forgetting that God is the source of every blessing that we enjoy (v. 11). These Jews had been slaves in Egypt, having nothing, and soon they would be living in nice houses, taking care of their large flocks, and accumulating silver and gold (vv. 12-13). This …
The Penalty For Israels Rebellion
God makes it clear to the Israelites that the whole generation which came up to Kadesh-Barnea and turned back in unbelief will die (vv. 32-35). Only two men of the old generation will be permitted to enter the promised land. They are Joshua and Caleb (vv. 36-38). They were different …
Missionary Tells How Christians Were Protected
This chapter deals with Human Relationships. Here we find the laws concerning the cities of refuge which were intended to save the lives of those not guilty of premeditated murders. There were six of these cities which were spaced throughout the land so that they might be easily reached by …
Curses for Disobedience
Moses promised Israel that the severe judgement of God would come to them because of their disobedience. Each of the following judgements had one goal: to turn Israel from disobedience…
Promised Blessing After Israel’s Repentance
The actual Palestinian covenant is given that lays down the conditions under which Israel is to enter the promised land. You will notice there are no “ifs†in this covenant. It is an unconditional promise of future blessing. The little word “all†is used several times. God will send all His …
The Palestinian Covenant Renewed
In these final words and the final acts of God’s faithful servant Moses, he gives them a reminder of…
What it Means to Have God on Your Side
Although Edom, Ammon, and Moab had harassed Israel God would not give Israel their land (vv. 16-23). Instead, they were instructed to bypass their nations and let God take care of them. However, the situation changed with Sihon and the Amorites (vv. 24-25). The Amorites under …