Introduction The people of Israel are camped in the desert on the east side of the River Jordan, across from Jericho. They're right on the edge of the Promised Land and are about to enter it. And ever since Deuteronomy chapter 5, Moses has been going over the law of the Lord with them to … Continue reading Deuteronomy 29+30 →

Introduction Last week we saw how Moses said to the Israelites that -- when they come into the Promised Land -- they should set up stones with the law written on them; and they should set up an altar to present burnt offerings and fellowship offerings to the Lord. The stones represented the law which … Continue reading Deuteronomy 28(01)–29(01) →

Introduction Moses has been preparing the Israelites to enter the Promised Land of Canaan. And since chapter 5, he's been going over God's law with them to show them how to live as God's people in the Promised Land. In chapter 5, we read how he reminded them of the Ten Commandments, which God first … Continue reading Deuteronomy 27 →

Introduction You'll remember that Moses was preparing the Israelites for life in the Promised Land of Canaan. Back in chapter 5, he taught them the Ten Commandments. And in the following chapters, Moses has been explaining and applying the Ten Commandments to life in the Promised Land of Canaan at that time. Moses has been … Continue reading Deuteronomy 24(17)–26(19) →

Introduction Moses was preparing the people of Israel to enter the Promised Land of Canaan; and so, he's been showing them how they should live as God's people in the land of promise. Back in chapter 5 he reminded them of the Ten Commandments: that summary of God's moral law which all people everywhere and … Continue reading Deuteronomy 23(15)–24(16) →

Introduction Moses has been explaining the Ten Commandments and applying them for the Israelites to their life in the Promised Land of Canaan. Today's passage relates to the seventh commandment which is: You shall not commit adultery. And not only does this commandment forbid adultery, but it forbids all impure thoughts and words as well … Continue reading Deuteronomy 22(09)–23(14) →

Introduction I've said before that some Bible commentators believe that in this part of the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is explaining the Ten Commandments and showing the Israelites how the commandments applied to them at that time. The passage before us today is therefore related to the sixth commandment which is 'You shall not murder' … Continue reading Deuteronomy 19(01)–22(08) →

Introduction I've said before that some of the Bible commentators believe that Moses is explaining or expounding the Ten Commandments in this part of the book of Deuteronomy. The connection is not always clear, but, in general, that seems to be the case. Chapters 6 to 11 were about loving the Lord with all your … Continue reading Deuteronomy 16(18)–18(22) →

Introduction I've mentioned before that some of the Bible scholars believe that Moses is expounding or explaining the Ten Commandments in this part of the book of Deuteronomy. So, the first commandment forbids us from putting anything or anyone before the Lord our God. We're to love, trust and fear him above all other things. … Continue reading Deuteronomy 15(01)–16(17) →

Introduction I mentioned last week that some of the Bible commentators have suggested that from chapter 6 of Deuteronomy through to chapter 26, Moses is expounding or explaining the Ten Commandments one by one. So, in chapter 5, Moses laid down the Ten Commandments for the Israelites; and in the following chapters, he's explaining them … Continue reading Deuteronomy 12(29)–14(29) →