Daily Readings in the Bible Deuteronomy 33-34
We have come to the conclusion of the Pentateuch and Moses’ life. From being drawn from the reeds of the Nile River to the plagues in Egypt to leading Israel through the wilderness, Moses’ life has been a thrilling adventure. The renowned preacher, DL Moody, said, “Moses spent forty years thinking he was somebody; forty […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Deuteronomy 30-32
For forty years the people of Israel wandered the wilderness. The Lord, during that span of time, graciously provided for their every need. He provided water when they were thirsty, and manna when they were hungry. Furthermore, their shoes and clothes didn’t wear out despite the conditions of the environment, and length of time (Deut. […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Deuteronomy 27-29
The day when Israel took possession of the Promised Land quickly approached. Moses commanded that Israel be gathered at Shechem’s valley between Mount Ebal and Gerizim when that day finally came. At Mount Ebal the people were to set up large stones, coat them with plaster, and inscribe the entire Law upon them (Deut. 27:2-4). […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Deuteronomy 20-22
The Lord included punishments for those who broke His laws. The Old Testament Law provided three types of punishment: the death penalty for serious public sins against life, religion and the family; ‘cutting-off’ for grave private sins; and restoration for property offenses. Stoning seems to be the most common form of the death penalty in […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Deuteronomy 17-19
The Lord knew there would be a day when Israel would desire to have a king rule over them (1 Sam. 8:4-22). With that in mind, the Lord gave Israel certain requirements for their future king (Deut. 17:14-20). The requirements of the king have great spiritual significance. Let’s take a closer look at a few […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Deuteronomy 14-16
A Hebrew man could sell himself as a slave to pay any debt (Ex. 21:1-6; Lev. 25:39-45; Deut. 15:12-18). This type of voluntary slavery shouldn’t be confused with forced slavery, or the slavery of the Antebellum period. Moses said that such slaves were to be released after six years of service. In order for the […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Deuteronomy 11-13
The Lord had given specific instructions concerning Israel’s worship. For instance, the Tabernacle was the ordained place of worship (Deut. 12:5;18). Upon entering the Promised Land, Israel wasn’t to forsake God’s instructions and adopt the Canaanite’s way of worship. Therefore, the Lord told them to tear down the Canaanite’s altars, pillars, and idols (Deut. 12:3). […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Deuteronomy 7-10
Why did the Lord choose Israel? You might have asked that question a few times since we read of their departure from Egypt. Today’s reading gives us the answer to this question. God didn’t choose Israel because they had the biggest population (Deut. 7:7). They were larger nations that had been around a lot longer […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Deuteronomy 4-6
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord” (Deut. 6:4). This command is the orthodox Jew’s confession of faith. Israel was to confess there was only one God, and they were to pledge their lives only to Him (Deut. 6:5). Israel wasn’t to make any graven images to worship (Deut. 4:15-20). Israel’s singular […]
Daily Readings in the Bible Deuteronomy 1-3
The book of Deuteronomy is the fifth and final book of the Pentateuch. The original name given to this book was “These are the words” which was taken from the first verse (Deut. 1:1). The name Deuteronomy is made up of two Greek words “deuteros” and “nomos” mean “Second Law” when put together. The reasoning […]