Bible Study: Deuteronomy 17-20 (Shoftim)
One of the most popular Biblical topics is prophecy. Often overlooked is prophecy which has already been fulfilled. One such prophecy occurs in this week’s section. Moses prophesied that when Israel entered the land that they would demand a “king” in order to be like all the other nations (Deuteronomy 17:14). Almost 400 years later…
Bible Study: Deuteronomy 12-16 (Re’eh)
From the time that God made a covenant with Israel, He began to indicate that He would eventually designate a specific place where He would establish His name. This would become the unique place of worship for Israel, His people. This site would also designate the future seat of God’s Kingdom on earth. The Bible…
Bible Study: Deuteronomy 7-11 (Ekev)
The Bible section for this week contains some interesting revelations about God, His people and His land. I will start with His land. If we return to the book of Genesis and with God’s interactions with Abraham, it is evident that God chose the Land before He chose the people, i.e., Abraham. He commanded Abraham…
Bible Study: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 (V’Etkhanan)
In this Torah section, Moses rehearses the encounter between God and Israel at Mt. Sinai. Here we learn about the intent of God concerning the commandments. If Israel obeyed His commandments, it would make them “wise”. They would prosper and live long lives in the land that He was giving to them. God declared, “You…
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Bible Study: Deuteronomy 1-3 (Devarim)
The Book of Deuteronomy (Hebrew “Devarim”) was recited to Israel on Mt. Nebo just before Israel entered the land. Moses’ work in this age has been completed. Joshua would lead Israel into the Promised Land. Since the specific date was given, the first day of the 11th month of the 40th year, it would be…
Bible Study: Numbers 30-36 (Matot-Masay)
At the close of the account given in Numbers, Israel has spent 38 ½ years wandering about in the wilderness. This resulted from their unbelief in response to the majority report brought by the spies which had entered the land. That generation had died off and a new generation was prepared to enter the Promised…