Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

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”

Deuteronomy 22 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com We have more laws for the community. By looking at these laws we can see the heart of the LORD. It’s a picture of perfection. One is required to be a brother’s keeper.“A woman must not wear men’s clothing, nor a man wear women’s clothing, for the Lord your God detests anyone whoContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 22 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 21 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com There is a special process for the community of God’s people to declare themselves innocent of murder. This is in an event of a murder case where the murderer is not known. We can sense the seriousness with which the LORD looks at every murder case. Human life belongs to theContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 21 Commentary”

Deuteronomy Chapter 20: Warfare. http://www.lovingscripture.com This chapter discusses a couple of key activities before Israel engages an enemy in battle. The Christian walk is often described as a battlefield. The saint today should reflect on the importance of preparedness for warfare. Firstly, the priest stands up and declares victory based on the fact that itContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 20 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 19 Commentary: Cities of refuge http://www.lovingscripture.com The LORD provides 3 cities for escape in case one kills his neighbor unintentionally. These are appropriately called cities of refuge. The psalmist drew on this concept when he referred to the LORD as his refuge. You escaped deserved punishment or undeserved punishment by making good your escapeContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 19 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 18 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Taking care of priests (ministers), whose job is it? I guess your answer is as good as mine. This chapter gives us an answer. I cannot believe it but I actually failed this simple exam. The Levites will not receive their share of land. The sanctuary system will sustain them viaContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 18 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 17 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com In ordinary life examples are mere pointers and need not be expensive nor accurate. The Bible is different. Models are at a different level. They represent the worship of the Almighty God. Care is required. Both the worshipper and the objects of worship should be of the highest quality possible.There wasContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 17 Commentary”