Posts Tagged ‘Deuteronomy (2015)’
Deuteronomy 01 – The Law of God, Written for Everyone
Deuteronomy is the book of God’s law, written for the benefit of His people–both the ancient Hebrews and the Christian disciples of today. More than a mere legal code, it is God’s continuing marriage covenant. Download MP3 (14:41; 33 MB)
Read MoreDeuteronomy 02 – Dating Deuteronomy
The dating of the book of Deuteronomy is discussed. Archaeological and Biblical evidence is considered, as well as its literary style in comparison to Suzerain treaties of the time. Download MP3 (12:21; 28 MB)
Read MoreDeuteronomy 03 – Exhortation to Follow the Law
The Lord exhorts the Hebrews present at the Jordan to follow His law, unlike the generation of Sinai. The law is more than a dated legal code applicable only to this ancient people. Careful study of this book brings a deep understanding of our faith. Deuteronomy was well studied by Jesus and Paul, and its…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 04 – How to Follow the Law
Deuteronomy is the roadmap through with the Hebrews were called to live their life. It is useful for “teaching, reproof, and correction,” and preparation “for every good work,” but is not a tool to justify themselves before God. The law, defined in the Old Testament, is not obsoleted in the New Testament but instead fulfilled…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 05 – First Sermon of Moses, Part 1
The Hebrews, led by Moses, have reached the Jordan river after 40 years of wandering in the desert. After 40 years, the generation who had disobeyed God has died out, leaving their children. Moses seeks to pass on the law of the Lord to the Hebrews before they cross and take the Promised Land, warning…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 06 – The First Sermon of Moses, Part 2
This episode explores Kadesh Barnea, where the Hebrews break their covenant with God and accuse Him of murderous intent as they are about to enter the Promised Land. Download MP3 (17:57; 10 MB)
Read MoreDeuteronomy 07 – The First Sermon of Moses, Part 3
After the previous generation of Hebrews is punished for Kadesh Barnea, the next generation is guided by God to defeat Sihon and Og on the path to the Jordan river. Moses exhorts his people to be faithful to God and to teach their children and grandchildren to continue to be faithful. He warns against idolatry,…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 08 – Notes Before the Ten Commandments
Moses treats the text of Deuteronomy as not just a legal code, but instruction to be preached to Israel in order to be faithful to the Lord. Both the Ten Commandments and the various statutes and decrees are relevant to us today, and wisdom on how to obey God can be gained from studying them. …
Read MoreDeuteronomy 09 – The Ten Commandments
In this episode, we begin discussing the Ten Commandments. In particular, we discuss the first three–God’s commandment against idols, His commandment against taking His name in vain, and His commandment to keep the Sabbath holy. These commandments are often broken and avoided, even by Christians, but if we do not honor them we do not…
Read MoreDeuteronomy 10 – The Ten Commandments, Part 2
The remainder of the Ten Commandments are reviewed. While on the surface they are concerned with man’s responsibility not to bring harm upon one another (through honoring his parents, not killing, stealing, sowing falsehoods, etc,) they ultimately come back to God. God is our Father, and dishonoring our earthly father is as an affront to…
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