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Deuteronomy 35 – The Blessings of the Tribes
This episode discusses the specific blessings Moses leaves to each tribe. These are comparable to the blessings Jacob leaves to his sons before his death. Many have implications for military ability or wealth and prosperity. Download MP3 (15:25; 11 MB)
Read MoreChesterton 2016 CDs
This year’s Rochester Chesterton Conference was a big success. For those who weren’t able to make it or those who want to revisit the topics that were discussed, we provide CD recordings of each speaker’s talk. We are currently in the process of editing our recordings. We expect CDs to be available in late October.…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 34 – The Song of Moses
Through a poem, God brings forward a case against the Hebrew nation for their iniquity. He lays out the love, care, and guidance He provided to the Israelites. When they became prosperous, they forsook Him and served other gods. As a result, the Lord gives favor to Gentiles to provoke jealousy to the Jews. God…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 33 – Commissioning Joshua and a Song
Moses is very old, and will not cross the Jordan; but the Lord will cross the Jordan and crush the Canaanites, with Joshua leading the people. Every seven years, the Law will be taught to the people by the priests. It will also be taught by elders and public officials. The Lord appears to Moses,…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 32 – Choosing Life
The Law of the Lord is not beyond our reach. It is here, and accessible. Therefore, we must decide to study it and follow it. We are given the choice of Life or Death, being For or Against the Lord. The New Testament repeats this message in reference to Christ. We have the freedom to…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 31 – The People of God
Moses expresses concern that despite knowing God’s power, the Hebrews still do not have a mind for obedience. In fact this wisdom does not come naturally, but is a gift from God, one that must be sought in faith. At this point in Deuteronomy, the Israelites truly become the People of God. Once again Moses…
Read MoreAnnouncing Leviticus
The Way of Holiness and Right Worship: Studies in the Book of Leviticus Ten sessions To many modern readers the Book of Leviticus can seem obscure and forbidding, yet its ancient laws lay out principles of holiness and right worship, foreshadowing the greater realities we have in Christ. In rabbinic education, it was the first…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 30 – Blessings and Curses
The Lord promises every good thing to the Israelites — fruitful farms and families, safety and security, financial affluence, and a recognized place in the world as God’s own people. However, for this to pass, the Israelites must diligently obey the Word of God in its entirety. However, if the Israelites do not obey the…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 29 – Committing to God
Moses appears with the elders that will take his place to exhort the people one more time. The people are ordered to write the Law in a stone memorial when they cross the Jordan. They will sacrifice offerings to the Lord and share in a meal with one another to rejoice in the Lord. Each…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 28 – A Brief Review
This episode is a short meditation of the laws in the previous lessons, and how we take their message and incorporate these laws into our faith. We need to correctly know and understand these laws, then digest them, pray on them, and let them into our hearts. These laws are supported, expanded upon, and taught…
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