Deuteronomy 3

Deuteronomy 3:1-2 The area where these events take place was known as Bashan (Hb. fertile) on the East bank of the Jordan River and Sea of Galilee. The area was assigned to half the tribe of Manasseh and well suited for raising livestock (Ps. 22:12; Deut. 32:14). Today the area is known as the Golan Heights. … Read more

Deuteronomy 2

Deuteronomy 2:1-4 Moses continues to review their past 40 years and how the Lord has brought them safely thus far. He’s reminding this next generation of God’s care as they are about to take the land from the Canaanites. They were about to claim the inheritance promised by God. Courage was needed and Moses knew … Read more

Deuteronomy 1

Deuteronomy, comes from the Septuagint (Jewish translation of OT into Greek) and means “second law” or “repetition of the law.” In the Torah the book is named “Devarim” (words) and comes from the first verse “these are the “words” that Moses …”. Both names have merit in that much of what is brought up here … Read more

Deuteronomy 9

Deuteronomy 9:1-3 It is important to keep in mind that chapter divisions are not part of God’s inspired Word.  They are helpful but sometimes they cause us to neglect to see how they flow from the previous chapters. Moses is continuing his warning regarding the new generations thinking as they are about to enter into warfare … Read more

Deuteronomy 8 – 9

Deuteronomy 8:3-5 Allowing them to hunger was part of God’s provision for humbling them in the wilderness and then providing the miraculous daily supply of manna (Exod 16:1-30).  The manna pictured more than just nourishing food but the word of God, which nourishes our soul which is the point Jesus made to the devil when … Read more

Deuteronomy 16:16 – Shavout

God appointed Holy Days as times for God’s people to meet with him. To remind His people of how He provided for them.To rest (sabbath).To give thanks through offerings.To repent and offer sacrifices.To read the Scriptures.The Feasts of the Lord. Three of the seven were pilgrimage feasts when all Jewish males were required to go … Read more

Deuteronomy 8 – Yom Kippur

“The whole commandment that I command you today you shall be careful to do, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land that the Lord swore to give to your fathers. 2 And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years … Read more