Monthly Archives: April 2020
determining deviancy
determining deviancy Deuteronomy 27:21 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:21 ‘The one who has sexual intercourse with any animal is afflicted with a curse.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’ determining deviancy The typical dogma we are being taught today is that … Continue reading
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respecting the contract
respecting the contract Deuteronomy 27:20 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:20 ‘The one who sleeps with his father’s wife is afflicted with a curse, because he has violated his father’s marriage bed.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen! ‘ respecting the contract … Continue reading
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supporting the marginalized
supporting the marginalized Deuteronomy 27:19 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:19 ‘The one who denies justice to a guest, a fatherless child, or a widow is afflicted with a curse.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’ supporting the marginalized God loved the … Continue reading
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duty to the disabled
duty to the disabled Deuteronomy 27:18 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:18 ‘The one who leads a blind person astray on the road is afflicted with a curse.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’ duty to the disabled Cruelty to others for … Continue reading
the sacred right to work
the sacred right to work Deuteronomy 27:17 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:17 ‘The one who moves his neighbor’s boundary marker is afflicted with a curse.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’ the sacred right to work To move a neighbor’s boundary … Continue reading
appreciating parents
appreciating parents Deuteronomy 27:16 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:16 ‘The one who dishonors his father or mother is afflicted with a curse.’ And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’ appreciating parents Most of us encounter the command to honor parents when we … Continue reading
secret idols
secret idols Deuteronomy 27:14-15 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:14 The Levites will answer in a loud voice to every Israelite: Deuteronomy 27:15 ‘The person who makes a carved idol or cast image, which is repulsive to Yahveh, the work of a craftsman, … Continue reading
stipulations
stipulations Deuteronomy 27:11-13 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:11 On that day Moses commanded the people, and this is what he said: Deuteronomy 27:12 “When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes will stand on Mount Gerizim to empower the people: Simeon, Levi, … Continue reading
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shut up and listen up
shut up and listen up Deuteronomy 27:9-10 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:9 Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel, and this is what they said: “Be silent, Israel, and listen! This day you have become the people of Yahveh your … Continue reading
an altar of stones
an altar of stones Deuteronomy 27:4-8 (JDV) Deuteronomy 27:4 When you have crossed the Jordan, you are to set up these stones on Mount Ebal, as I am commanding you today, and you are to cover them with plaster. Deuteronomy … Continue reading
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