Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Joshua 1 Commentary: Joshua succeeds Moseswww.lovingscripture.comRather than an introduction to the book of Joshua, chapter 1 feels more like a continuation of the Torah. We are looking at handover notes for the new leader in Joshua. Ordinarily, these notes should be coming from Moses. There is importance in the fact that it is the LORDContinueContinue reading “Joshua 1 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 31 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Moses announces his retirement. It is important to know when to leave the stage. For 40 years Moses has been an obvious constant for Israel. He has literally carried them on his shoulders in intercession. Time has come for him to surrender this task to another – as posterity demands.Joshua isContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 31 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 30 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com If there is change of heart, the LORD would restore them. We can see the generosity of the LORD in this promise. Moses is speaking prophetically but importantly as a man who has seen history unfold. History is laid bare before him. He can see Israel default but he can alsoContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 30 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 29 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The chapter recounts the two occasions when the LORD gave regulations: at Horeb and in the plains of Moab. Chief among them is the command to serve the LORD and him alone. Israel is no stranger to the many signs and wonders of the LORD, starting from Egypt to this veryContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 29 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 28 Commentary: Blessings and Curses. http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 28 goes together with chapter 27. Having declared the curses for disobedience (failure) in chapter 27 the pages now turn to the blessings for obedience.As an isolated work chapter 28 is a detailed revelation of Genesis 1 verse 28. The LORD’s special gift to humanity was theContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 28 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 27 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The law is to be kept permanently. The choice of stone as print material speaks of perpetuity of the law. It’s meant to last. It endures. Israel must erect symbols to keep her reminded of the central role of the law. It represents the terms of the covenant between Israel andContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 27 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 26 Commentary: First fruits and Tithes http://www.lovingscripture.com The regulations concerning the first fruits and tithes reveal an attitude of thankfulness expected of Israel. But there is actually more. An Israelite man is commanded to recite the history of Israel before the LORD. They needed to know at all times who they were and whereContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 26 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 25 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The opening statement emphasizes the need for justice in the community. As stated, justice is convicting the guilty and acquitting the innocent. Injustice on the other hand would be convicting the innocent while acquitting the guilty. Our society is guilty of the latter.For cases that deserved beating, the guilty would beContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 25 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 24 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Rules on divorce are meant to discourage jokers from having a free ride. The union between a man and a woman is serious and is meant to last. Animal-like behavior where you marry and feel very free to divorce and remarry (the same divorced woman) again displeases the LORD.We have moreContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 24 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 23 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com This is for men. Castration or any other form of deformity on the private parts leads to exclusion from the sanctuary. Deformity doesn’t represent the perfection that the Sanctuary should stand for. Deformity in the life-giving systems represents deformity in life itself thereby misrepresenting the intentions of the perfect LORD.Like deformity,ContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 23 Commentary”