It appears that in this book, Moses is reflecting back and recalling and retelling all the history of the wandering of the people. As we look at Chapter 2 below, note some of the rich details, including specifics of travel itinerary and directions, and details of the peoples they encounter. God is very specific. But… Continue reading Deuteronomy 1 and 2 – History Lessons
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Deuteronomy 1; Psalms 81–82; Isaiah 29
Three good lessons from the Old Testament. See if you can see echos of the same themes playing out in these chapters. Here is a sample of the detail verses. You can listen here, and look up all the passages on your own. Psa 81:8 Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O… Continue reading Deuteronomy 1; Psalms 81–82; Isaiah 29
Psalm 80 – A vine and a commandment
In the midst of trouble surrounding Israel we read this poetic history of the account of God's people. Psa 80:8 Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it. Psa 80:9 Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land.… Continue reading Psalm 80 – A vine and a commandment
Numbers 35 – The Death Penalty for Murder
This is a tough read. Our country is experiencing a lot of anxiety about our cherished 2nd Amendment. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Most of the concerns are about people misusing guns harming… Continue reading Numbers 35 – The Death Penalty for Murder