When we read in the Law, we often focus on the negatives. We often focus on the curses which are promised if the Law is not kept. Today, think of the promises which are given to those who keep the Law. We must remember, blessings are given in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Today, the grace of God was made obvious to me. As I read through Deuteronomy, the laws of God are given. God gave the children of Israel laws about: inheritance, rebellious sons, those committing sins worthy of death, oxen which are found,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Today, the grace of God was made obvious to me. As I read through Deuteronomy, the laws of God are given. God gave the children of Israel laws about: inheritance, rebellious sons, those committing sins worthy of death, oxen which are found,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Today as I read in Deuteronomy, the phrase “shall not pity him” stuck out. First, in Deuteronomy 19:13, Israel is told not to pity one who has laid in wait to commit murder. They are to deliver the guilty to remove innocent blood...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Today my reading included Deuteronomy 13. In this passage, God informs Israel concerning dreamers of dreams. He informs them how to repsond if a prophet speaks a prophesy which leads them to follow false Gods. The interesting thing to me today,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
God gave the children of Israel 2 tables of stone. On these stones were His Words. His commandments if you will. Think of the treasured place these tables must have had among the people. No doubt they were honored and reverenced because they...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Once again today my reading is full of thoughts. First, God tells Israel they are going to inherit a land for which they did not work. They would inherit a land with dug out cisterns and vineyards planted. Think of the blessings of God. How...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Sometimes when you sit down to read, the reading is full of thoughts. My reflections are many today, maybe too many for a short reflections blog. In my reading today in Deuteronomy 3 and 4, Moses asks God to allow him to enter the Promised Land....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Today, my reading was Numbers 34 & 34. Think of the expanse of the Promised Land. God gave the children of Israel a wonderful gift. We read of the fertility of the land. We also recognize God gave them a land which was sufficient to meet...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Today I read in Numbers 33. In this passage, God is informing Israel to remove all the inhabitants of the land. He tells them if they do not, then they will become "pricks in you eyes, and thorns in your sides, and shall vex you in the land...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
