Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Deuteronomy 23 Commentary 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, birthContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 23 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 22 Commentary We have more laws for the community. These laws show the heart of the LORD—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 who does this.” Verse 5. Stop even the semblanceContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 22 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 21 Commentary Human life is important to God. Someone must always take responsibility when human life is lost in murder. The LORD knows exactly what has happened. Both the killer and the circumstances of the killing are known to the LORD. Yet the LORD ordains this very much human ‘hit or miss’ process ofContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 21 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 20 Commentary Chapter 20 reveals two aspects of the Christian battle: The spiritual warfare and the physical warfare.Two swords are in operation: The sword of the Spirit and the human sword. The sword of the Spirit is the word of the LORD, delivered by the priest. “The Lord your God is the one who goes withContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 20 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 19b Commentary This chapter contrasts two “opposing” sides of the LORD God. When God designs cities of refuge, we see compassion and love for His creation.The innocent shouldn’t die. Those who accidentally cause death shouldn’t die. Compassion at work!Nearly in the same line, we have the cold commandment: Eye for eye. Let not theContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 19b Commentary”

Deuteronomy 19 Commentary 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 God as his refuge. You escaped deserved punishment or undeserved punishment by making good your escape to one ofContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 19 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 18 Commentary Taking care of priests (ministers), whose job is it? I guess your answer is as good as mine. But we are wrong. It’s the church’s responsibility! God takes care of them! They eat from God’s table at the Sanctuary! The saint loves the LORD God so much that he or she servesContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 18 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 17 Commentary Examples are mere pointers and need not be expensive or accurate. The Bible is different. Models are at a different level. They represent the worship of the Almighty God. Care is required. The worshipper and the objects of worship should be of the highest quality possible.There was a limited list of animalsContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 17 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 16 Commentary Scripture explains scripture. Eat the Passover lamb with unleavened bread. Why unleavened bread? Verse 3 explains it: “Because you left Egypt in haste.” Unleavened bread is easy to make. It’s the kind you make if you are in a hurry. It also lasts longer – the kind you need for a longContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 16 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 15 Commentary The LORD repeats the regulations regarding the sabbatical year. Deuteronomy highlights key events and key themes for Israel. The mention of the sabbatical year brings to light one important concept. Sabbath isn’t necessarily a day or activities usually associated with the seventh day. It is a concept – the concept of rest.TheContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 15 Commentary”