Tag: Deuteronomy

[:en]The people of Israel had to observe two rituals. 1.  First Fruit – when they reaped their first harvest, they had to give the first fruit to God.  This is to acknowledge Him as the Redeemer of the nation and to give glory for the blessings he had bestowed on them 2.  Tithes – they… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 26[:]

[:en]As people are made in the image of God, He wants us : 1.  to respect and treat each other well 2. to  be kind to the animals 3.  to be honest in business dealings[:]

[:en]God gave laws between husbands and wives, so that there will be happiness and holiness at home.  He instructed them laws between masters and servants so that masters would not abuse their power and treat their servants harshly.  He gave special concerns for the poor and asked the people to meet their needs.  He promised… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 24[:]

[:en]People forbidden to enter the Assembly of God are: Any person or descendants born of a forbidden marriage Ammonites who did not provide water and bread while on your way from Egypt Moabites who hired Balaam to curse you. Miscellaneous law on personal hygiene  were required because God walked with them in the camp (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 23[:]

[:en]God demanded concern and honesty in handling other peoples’ goods and animals (vs. 1-4).  He also made distinction between men and women, animals, seeds and fabrics (vs. 5-12)/  He did not want false accusation against people’s reputation particular in the matter of sexual purity.  He gave protection to the helpless in the land (vs. 13-30)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 22[:]

[:en]Atonement must be made for an unsolved murder to hold people from being guilty of the blood of an innocent man (vs. 1-9) Capture women must not be sold or treated like a slave (v. 14) The first born, even his mother was not loved by his father, had the right to inherit the double… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 21[:]

[:en]Before going to war, God strengthen them with the courage to face the battle.  During the war, they had to obey God’s command to destroy everything.  After the war, they had to be vigilant against their enemies. We need God’s strength to fight our spiritual battle.  We need to obey and follow God’s instruction while… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 20[:]

[:en]Three cities of refuge were set to protect the manslayer from the family of the victim who might take vengeance before the trial. (v. 4-7) Moving neighbors boundary stone set by predecessors in the inheritance was forbidden (v. 14) There must be at least 2 or 3 witnesses before a man accused of any crime… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 19[:]

[:en]The priests had no allotment or inheritance.  They should live on the offering made to the Lord by fire. Detestable practices that were forbidden (vs. 10-11) 1.  Sacrifices his son or daughters in the fire 2.  Practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens or engages in witchcraft 4.  Casts spells, or who is a medium or… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 18[:]

[:en]Laws to observe: Those who worship other gods on the testimony of 2 or 3 witnesses must be put to death (vs. 4-7) The priests who were the Levites were to be the judge.  Those who showed contempt must be put be put to death (vs. 9-12) When they asked for a king, they must… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Deuteronomy 17[:]