Posts Tagged ‘Deuteronomy (2015)’
Deuteronomy 40 – The Sovereignty of God
God is our creator, and ultimately holds life and death in His hands. It is His right to punish the Canaanites for their centuries of sin by ordering them to be wiped from the face of the earth by the Israelites. However, God is also beyond this earth. Jesus, after death, went down to the…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 39 – Applying Particular Laws
“You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain.” This law seems like it is not applicable to those who do not have oxen. However, this particular law can be a teaching moment for God’s people. It shows that it is wrong to deprive any working creature of their just reward for…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 38 – Rising to God
This episode discusses the form of Law. For example, some laws are meant to set the Jews apart from other peoples, and some laws are written with the hardness of men’s hearts in mind. Then there are pieces that call men higher to God himself, to call men to have a believing heart. The realization…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 37 – The Purpose of the Law
These next couple of lectures discuss Deuteronomy as a whole. First, the role of the Law in our relationship with God is discussed. Then the Shema Israel and the Ten Commandments, the cornerstone of the Law, is reviewed. God cannot be satisfied by our imperfect adherence to these Laws, but through His love and mercy…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 36 – The End of the Book
Moses surveys the land of Canaan, and then passes away. The Lord Himself buries Moses, in a place that no-one knows. There is some speculation that Moses was assumed into Heaven as Elijah. No other prophet since has since known God face to face and performed such mighty deeds–except Jesus Christ. Overall, Deuteronomy is an…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 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 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…
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