Tag: Deuteronomy
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Of murder and war
It is important to note the injunction against allowing a murderer to pay a fine for his murder. The only acceptable payment was the blood of the murderer. Also, the murderer could only be killed by those who had the right if revenge for the murdered. Before now I never realized that after the people…
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Speaking apparently
For all the talk of men not seeing the face of God – the promise of there that the Lord will speak to those who accept his covenant “apparently, and not in dark speeches.” While we may not see his face He promised that there should be no need to struggle to understand him. Jesus…
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Temptations of Christ
If Christ suffered temptations so that he might succor us, then we should use the experience of our temptations to make ourselves more compassionate to the temptations that others suffer. That doesn’t mean that we condone soon, just that we treat sinners and those who are tempted kindly and be careful to leave unnecessary judgement…
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A solid place
Christ is the solid place upon which men can build safely. He alone is the destination upon which they can land in the seat of spiritual storm and not be sweet away if they will cling to Him. Any other foundation will crumble in the storm sooner or later.
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We prophesy of Christ
The scriptures are replete with prophecies of Christ. There can be no doubt that the law of Moses was meant to point toward a Redeemer.
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Mission of Christ
Christ came that he might glorify His Father and liberate the captive and reign over the people, especially the covenant people. Through His death he overcame death and liberated all mankind.
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A righteous judge
Christ gave His life so that a righteous judgement could be given to men. Without His gift either men would be universally rejected from eternal life or they would be unfairly rewarded. Because of His intercession we can righteously be accepted into heaven.
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Moses part 4
Moses must have been excited at the prospect of Heavenly Father showing Himself to the children of Israel and disappointed after the children of Israel rejected the opportunity at the last moment. He was probably excited and disappointed again when they first speed out then feared to enter the promised land. I just realized that…
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18 August 2010
Deuteronomy 33 – 34 Ten thousands of Ephraim and thousands of Manasseh indicate large numbers. Manasseh not so numerous but extremely blessed and Ehpraim both numerous and extremely blessed. I wonder who wrote the last part of Deuteronomy as the death of Moses is recounted. Also, when was it written as it declares that there…
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17 August 2010
Deuteronomy 32This song states in no uncertain terms that Israel will forsake the Lord because of their foolishness. It was sung by Moses and Joshua – they are preparing the people for Joshua to lead.