Category Archives: dependence upon God
in retrospect: remembering the past
Deuteronomy 23:15-25:19 Interspersed in these various laws is a word that ties them together: remember (24:9, 18, 22). Moses wanted the Israelites to know that they had been learning God’s way through the things they had experienced. LORD, help us … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, discipleship
Tagged Deuteronomy 23, Deuteronomy 24, Deuteronomy 25
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in retrospect: wise warfare
Deuteronomy 20 Moses would not participate in the wars he spoke of, but his words would guide those who did. Warriors had to be free of other concerns and pursuits, and must be aware of the bigger picture. That had … Continue reading
in retrospect: those who minister
Deuteronomy 18 The Levite who served the people in the LORD’s name was to be provided for because of his ministry. The prophet was to be listened to – and false prophets were not. The Israelites were not to follow … Continue reading
in retrospect: lex rex
Deuteronomy 16:18-17:20 In this bold new society that the LORD is setting up through Moses, things will not be done the old way. The old way was that you got what you wanted by bribery and the powerful were the … Continue reading
Posted in consideration of others, dependence upon God, discipleship
Tagged Deuteronomy 16, Deuteronomy 17
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in retrospect: denouncing pragmatism
Deuteronomy 13 For many people and cultures around the world today, the test of the validity of an idea seems to be “does it work?” Even if a person does not agree with someone else’s religion or social allegiance, … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, dependence upon God, discernment, discipleship, kingdom of God
Tagged Deuteronomy 13
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in retrospect: remember the whole way
Deuteronomy 8:1-9:5 Moses challenged the Israelites to remember their time in the wilderness. He wanted them to remember how dependent of God they were, because the occasion would come that God would bless them with prosperity and peace, and they … Continue reading
in retrospect: can’t blame a guy for trying
Deuteronomy 3 Moses pestered the LORD in prayer, hoping that he would relent and allow him to cross the Jordon and see the promised land. Finally, the LORD told him not to ask again. God had a plan for Joshua … Continue reading
a specific walk
Numbers 33:50-34:29 The LORD did not set the Israelites free for freedom’s sake alone. He had a plan and a promise — to bring them to a specific place and settle them there to represent him specifically. He did not … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, dependence upon God, discernment, discipleship, kingdom of God, will of God
Tagged Numbers 33, Numbers 34
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a victorious walk
Numbers 31 Moses had already known for some time that he would not accompany his people to the promised land. He had sinned, and there would be consequences. Nevertheless, God gave him one final victory to show that he was … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, courage, dependence upon God, encouragement, grace, mercy
Tagged Numbers 31
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a cooperative walk
Numbers 27 This chapter records the LORD’s answer to two of Moses’ prayers. Moses wanted to know how to answer the appeal of Zelopehad’s daughters. God told him that the daughters were right, and deserved an inheritance so that their … Continue reading
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