Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy Chapter 21
In our devotion today, I’d like to take a look at the final two verses of Deuteronomy 21: “And if a man has committed a crime punishable by death and he is put to death, and you…
Deuteronomy Chapter 20 (2)
Among the many chapters in Deuteronomy talking about various laws, Deuteronomy 20 focuses on laws regarding warfare. We face many battles in our lives today. Be it in school, work, and at home. And as Christian soldiers,…
Deuteronomy Chapter 20
In Times of War: The Ethics and Character of God In dramatic performances, fight scenes are choreographed to make known the true characters of the protagonists. These are occasions when stakes are high. Those involved are to…
Deuteronomy Chapter 19
Moses continues his instructions (from God) to the people of Israel and the attention focuses on 3 different areas today. First was the setting up of Cities of Refuge. This was important as it ensured that those…
Deuteronomy Chapter 18
How Christians can avoid the trap of the New Age movement If you’ve noticed the rising popularity of tarot cards and astrology, you’ve spotted an increasingly thriving phenomenon: the New Age movement. Although many do not think…
Deuteronomy Chapter 17
18 “Also it shall be, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write for himself a copy of this law in a book, from the one before the priests, the Levites. 19 And it shall be with him,…
Deuteronomy Chapter 16
In this chapter, we read about 3 of the feasts that the people of Israel were commanded to keep. The Passover, followed by the Feast of the Weeks, and then finally the Feast of the Tabernacles. We…
Deuteronomy Chapter 15
Forgive others because God has forgiven us, and be grateful for being forgiven by God. Verses 1 to 6 mention the release of debts every seven years and are likely talking about the year of jubilee. Seven…
Deuteronomy Chapter 14
“For you are a holy people to the Lord your God, and the Lord has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.”~ Deuteronomy 14:2 On Sunday that just passed,…
Deuteronomy Chapter 13 – Love and Obedience
This chapter asks us very simply and straightforwardly – how can you say you love if you do not completely and faithfully obey? Being engaged has emphasised to me that the greatest manifestation of love is the…