Category Archives: discipleship

swooping nation

swooping nation Deuteronomy 28:49-52 (JDV) Deuteronomy 28:49 Yahveh will bring a nation from far away, from the ends of the land, to swoop down on you like an eagle, a nation whose language you won’t understand, Deuteronomy 28:50 a ruthless … Continue reading

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a sign and a wonder

a sign and a wonder Deuteronomy 28:46-48 (JDV) Deuteronomy 28:46 These curses will be a sign and a wonder against you and your descendants permanently. Deuteronomy 28:47 Because you didn’t serve Yahveh your God with joy and a cheerful heart, … Continue reading

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oppression and domination

oppression and domination Deuteronomy 28:41-45 (JDV) Deuteronomy 28:41 You will father sons and daughters, but they will not remain yours, because they will be taken prisoner. Deuteronomy 28:42 Buzzing insects will take possession of all your trees and your land’s … Continue reading

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futility

futility Deuteronomy 28:38-40 (JDV) Deuteronomy 28:38 “You will sow much seed in the field but harvest little, because locusts will devour it. Deuteronomy 28:39 You will plant and cultivate vineyards but not drink the wine or gather the grapes, because … Continue reading

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trapped in Ebal

trapped in Ebal Deuteronomy 28:30-32(JDV) Deuteronomy 28:30 You will become engaged to a woman, but another man will rape her. You will build a house but not stay in it. You will plant a vineyard but not enjoy its fruit. … Continue reading

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holy terrors

holy terrors Deuteronomy 28:25-29 (JDV) Deuteronomy 28:25 Yahveh will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will march out against them from one direction but run away from them in seven directions. You will be an example of … Continue reading

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better homes and gardens

better homes and gardens Deuteronomy 28:1-6 (JDV) Deuteronomy 28:1 “Now if you faithfully obey Yahveh your God and are careful to do all his commands I am commanding you today, Yahveh your God will put you far above all the … 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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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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