Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 8:1-2 God now warns his people against allowing their victories to lead them into pride and spiritual indifference. One of the most important things we are called to do is to remember God and His blessings. God through His Spirit has used His servants to record His Word which enables us to know and remember His awesome deeds.  We also … Read more

Deuteronomy 7:1. Israel’s primary task as they entered the land of promise was to rid it of its current inhabitants. The time for ending their rebellion against God had come to an end.  They were being removed so that the Kingdom of God on Earth could begin with Israel (1 Sam 8:7). Israel was God’s son … Read more

Deuteronomy 6:1-3 the words used in Hebrew for commandment, statutes, and judgments are all in the singular and not plural. We should understand this as the word given to Moses in Deuteronomy as overall legislation of experiencing God’s blessings in His Land.  Moses explains that this Law was designed to produce four results in Israel’s life. … Read more

Deuteronomy 5:1-3 Devarim (words) or Deuteronomy as it is called in English, is written in the form of a covenant or suzerainty. Wikipedia defines suzerainty as “any relationship in which one region or polity controls the foreign policy and relations of a tributary state … and differs from true sovereignty.” God is the sovereign ruler … Read more

Moses in this chapter reminds Israel that their real purpose in receiving the land was to serve as representatives of their God. Israel is His witness and testimony to a lost and dying world, they still are today in their national unbelief.  They were bringing the King and His Kingdom to the Land preparing the way … Read more

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 2:1-4 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, 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 9:1-3 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