Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Today’s reading underscores the importance of daily Bible reading. We are introduced to THE LAW REGARDING KINGS. Moses predicts the time when Israel will give in to “King Envy”. During the time of the prophet Samuel the people of the covenant preferred to have a king...
Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
THE CALL FOR DISCERNMENT Moses predicts that there will be false prophets and dreamers ready to deceive the Israelites with powerful signs and wonders when they enter Canaan. According to Moses, their prophecies may appear to come true. The signs will be impressive....
Mar 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
THE GRACE OF PROFITABLE HEARING “Hearing” is the common theme in today’s Old and New Testament readings. As Moses summons the people of Israel to recount their privileges and responsibilities in their covenant relationship with God, he repeatedly calls them to...
Mar 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
OLD TESTAMENT READING: Deuteronomy 7-8:20 The Book of Deuteronomy is quoted more than 80 times in the New Testament. The early church found it to be very significant. In this Book, the people of God are being called to remember what God has done and what God has said...
Mar 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT: DEUTERONOMY 5-6:25 Moses begins his great address to the nation. He repeats the ten commandments that God gave them when He made a covenant with them at Mount Horeb (Sinai). This is the third record of the 10 Commandments in the Bible....