Hubert Humphrey said “”The moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life—the sick, the needy and the handicapped.” God’s Law was given to establish Israel … Read more
Deuteronomy 24:1-4 Israel was to be a model for a Kingdom that would one day available to all. Just as it took a second Adam (Yeshua 1 Cor. 15:45) to accomplish what Adam failed to do, so it would take a second Israel (Yeshua Hos. 11:1 Matt. 2:15) to create God’s Kingdom on earth as it is … Read more
This chapter calls Israel to understand their calling to holiness and purity. Holiness protects the life of the individual and others. Seven significant social issues are covered which identify how to be a good neighbor and testimony for the Lord. Deuteronomy 22:1-3 The first issue has to do with the restoration of lost property and involvement … Read more
In this chapter God calls on Israel to respect human life and to balance the rights of the individual with the ministry and life of God’s people. Deuteronomy 21:1-9 discusses the law that governed unsolved murders as a lesson on the sanctity of life. Deuteronomy 21:1 God is zealous for the holiness of His land. Innocent … Read more
Deuteronomy 20:1-3 It is interesting and informative that these instructions regarding warfare follow the instructions regarding punishment for murder and manslaughter. Warfare is completely different than criminal murder. Ever since the fall and actually even before warfare has been a constant reality. When Satan rebelled against God, he went to war against Him and His creation. First in … Read more
Deuteronomy 19:1-3 This chapter defines manslaughter and the appropriate punishment for an offender if found guilty. Initially when Israel takes the over the land, they are to select three cities as places of refuge where a person accused of manslaughter could flee for protection and adjudication. Earlier in Deut. 4:41-43 Moses names these three cities. … Read more
Deuteronomy 16:1-2 The Lord decreed that three times yearly all Israelites needed to go up to Jerusalem to present themselves to Him. The first was Passover observed in the month Abib (mid-March to mid-April), also known as Nisan (Exod 12:2; 13:4). Before the first Passover, the new year was observed in the fall, in the … Read more
Deuteronomy 18:1-2 Moses now discusses the role of the Levites. There were three divisions of the Levites based on their duties. They are divided by the offspring of the three sons of Levi; Kohath, Gershom, Merari (Gen. 46:11). Numbers 4 outlines the various divisions of the three divisions. The Kohanim were responsible for the articles associated with the … Read more
Deuteronomy 17:1 Love for the Lord overflows in one’s love for neighbors. Human life was important to God since He created man in His image. Respect for Him led to respect for His creation and for what He valued. The Lord called Israel not to offer Him an animal that had any defect or flaw in … Read more
Once again, we need to remember that Deuteronomy is the covenant between God and His people. It is the basis of the Mosaic Covenant to a new generation about to enter the promised land and lists the expectations of God if Israel is to be blessed and prosper. This chapter gives us how we are to care … Read more
This book will help you to trace the source of Jewish and Christian faith through the Land, the people, and the Scriptures. Presented with “you are there” imagery enriched with Old Testament prophecy and New Testament fulfillment. It will help you to understand the unity between Old and New Covenants.
Where Jesus Walked is an excellent travel companion for a trip to Israel, personal devotions, Bible studies, or as a background for the history and events in the life of Yeshua.
The Scripture references uniquely correlate Old Testament prophecy from 500 to 3500 years before the birth of Yeshua with New Covenant fulfillment. Full-color locator maps help readers understand the geographic context of the events. Over 100 full-page photographs place you at the sites where the events occurred and help to visualize what took place.
Fascinating personal portraits of 24 people who walked with Yeshua complete the story of the New Covenant and provide historical background to the people in His earthly life. Including the Apostles, Mary, Martha, Mary Magdalene, Herod, and others.