March 20, 2023 Deuteronomy 24 – 27 teach us concerning miscellaneous rules, first fruits and tithes, following God’s commands, the altar on Mt. Ebal and curses placed on people Chapter 24 – Divorce was not part of God’s marriage plan but it was permitted here. God allowed divorce when a man found something indecent withContinue reading “Bible Study March 20”
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Bible Study March 19
March 19, 2023 From chapters 21 to 23 of Deuteronomy we see various laws given further explanation. Chapter 21 – No detail of the Israelites life was missed by God. The cold case of an unsolved murder required a sacrifice because life was precious to God and the victim’s blood had to be atoned for.Continue reading “Bible Study March 19”
Bible Study March 18
March 18, 2023 Deuteronomy chapters 17 through 20 teach us about sacrifices made without defects, law courts, whether Israel wants a king, practices in the occult, and the prophets God raises up. Chapter 17 – Since the proper worship of God was the most serious issue in Israel, judging the cases of those accused ofContinue reading “Bible Study March 18”
Bible Study March 17
March 17, 2023 Happy St. Patrick’s Day Today from chapters 14, 15, and 16 we read of clean and unclean food, tithing, seven-year debt cancellation, freeing servants, first born animals and the festivals and judges to be appointed. Chapter 14 – Moses continued to warn the people against following the gods of other nations. HeContinue reading “Bible Study March 17”
Bible Study March 16
March 16, 2023 Numbers 11, 12, and 13 reveal instructions on obeying God’s law, the one place for worship and warnings on idolatry. Chapter 11 – Therefore – in light of all God had done for Israel – Moses called them to love God and keep His commandments. All of Israel’s history had been forContinue reading “Bible Study March 16”
Bible Study March 15
March 15, 2023 Today we read about God’s commands, the replacement of the Tablets containing the Ten Commandments, and the repeating of the story of the golden calf. Chapter 8 – Moses was a great historian who knew what God’s people had been through, he also was a great teacher who wanted his students toContinue reading “Bible Study March 15”
Bible Study March 13
March 13, 2023 Deuteronomy 3 & 4 Today in our reading the wanderings of Israel have ended and Moses shares the words of God to Israelites. Chapter 3 – Israel defeats both kings Sihon and Og takes their land which a vast region east of the Jordan. King Og bed is measured indicating he isContinue reading “Bible Study March 13”
Bible Study March 12
Sunday March 12, 2023 So we have read Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and portions of Job and Psalms in our 2023 quest to read through the Bible. After the Lord delivered the Israelites out of Egypt slavery He led them to the Sinai wilderness, entered into covenant with them, and gave them His law. OneContinue reading “Bible Study March 12”
Bible Study March 11
Saturday March 11, 2023 From Numbers 35 and 36 we learn three things: towns of refuge, the cities of the Levites, and the limitations of female property owners. Chapter 35 – The tribe of Levi did not receive any inheritance because the Lord was their portion- that is, they had been chosen from among allContinue reading “Bible Study March 11”
Bible Study March 10
March 10, 2023 In reading today from chapters 33 and 34 of Numbers two things are prominent: Israel’s journey is laid out and the borders of Canaan are laid out. Chapter 33 – Moses maintained a very detailed travel plan of the Israelites on their journey from Egypt to the promised land. Remember they leftContinue reading “Bible Study March 10”