by gatzntmy | Dec 18, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read Deuteronomy 23, which says who can dwell among the Israelites, how to keep the camp clean, and other laws on sexual conduct, lending, vows, and crops. Today I considered that God did not want any of his people to starve to go hungry. Among the...
by gatzntmy | Dec 17, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read Deuteronomy 22, where the Israelites are taught miscellaneous laws and laws about sexual conduct. Today I considered that we take marriage and sexual relationships too lightly. Lost Items Israelites were instructed to return each other’s things and help...
by gatzntmy | Dec 16, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read Deuteronomy 21, which instructs the Israelites on how to deal with unsolved murders, captured war wives, firstborn sons, and disobedient sons. Today I considered that God was serious about punishing children obeying their parents. Murder Mystery, War...
by gatzntmy | Dec 13, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read Deuteronomy 20, about believing God for the victory, who should go to war, and which people to spare after battle. Today I considered that God only wants confident warriors on the battlefield. Laws About Military Service and Battle The Israelites are told...
by gatzntmy | Dec 12, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read Deuteronomy 19, where God says to appoint cities of refuge for murders who unintentionally killed someone, and crimes require more than one witness with lying witnesses being punished. Today I considered that God considers the heart of a person...
by gatzntmy | Dec 11, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read Deuteronomy 18, explaining the portion for the priests, warning not to do pagan practices, and predicting the Messiah. Today I considered that the coming of Christ Jesus is repeatedly mentioned in the Bible and this passage says to accept his teachings....