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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”

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”