Deuteronomy 13 Commentary

Deuteronomy 13 Commentary: The battle of the gods continues http://www.lovingscripture.com The man by whose hand the LORD battled the Egyptian gods knew the battle wasn’t over. The gods would still show up and display their power here and there. Israel should not be misled. As Moses was used by the LORD to perform miracles, soContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 13 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 12 Commentary

Deuteronomy 12 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Canaanites had several gods worshipped in different locations: high mountains, hills and under spreading trees. Objects of pagan worship included: altars, sacred stones, Asherah poles and idols.These must be destroyed; not accommodated. The LORD is not to be worshipped this way. There is one place of worship. The LORD is toContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 12 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 11 Commentary

Deuteronomy 11 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Verse 8 gives us the reason why Moses is highlighting key events. The nation needs encouragement to move into Canaan. They had seen how the LORD defeated the powerful Egyptian army at the Red sea. The current challenge should be nothing!The saint does well to stand still and reflect on theContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 11 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 10 Commentary

Deuteronomy 10 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The LORD asks Moses to make two tablets, exactly like the first ones. The process has to be restarted. This is interesting. It’s a revelation of perfection. The process was perfect. Israel messed it up. So the part that wasn’t soiled has to be repeated. It’s one part of life thatContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 10 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 9 Commentary

Deuteronomy 9 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 9 begins with a difficult section. Canaan is sinful and because of their sinfulness they will be destroyed. Israel is equally stiff-necked but they will inherit the land. What is the difference? Well, when Israel sinned (the golden-calf sin – referenced here) there was someone to intercede for them. CanaanContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 9 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 8 Commentary

Deuteronomy 8 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The chapter is famous for the LORD Jesus directly quoted from it.Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”Matthew 4 verse 4. NIV.Man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comesContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 8 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 7 Commentary

Deuteronomy 7 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The instruction to totally destroy ‘Canaanite peoples’ may sound strange. But if you have taken the journey through Exodus and Numbers you discover that the LORD did the same to sinful Israel. The 600,000 men at the start of the journey were not the same as the 600,000 that ended theContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 7 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 6 Commentary

Deuteronomy 6 Commentary: The LORD Jesus quotes from this chapter. http://www.lovingscripture.com Moses has seen enough in the 40 years of ministry with Israel. He knows the importance of obedience. He knows the holy God would not bend rules. Obedience is equated to life itself. The difficulties of obedience then and later bring into sharp focusContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 6 Commentary”

Deuteronomy 5 Commentary

Deuteronomy 5 Commentary: The 10 Commandments repeated. http://www.lovingscripture.com It was not with our ancestors that the Lord made this covenant, but with us, with all of us who are alive here today. Verse 3.Needless to mention, but Moses takes the trouble to emphasize the point that the LORD interacts with each generation in the present.ContinueContinue reading “Deuteronomy 5 Commentary”