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Category Archives: kingdom of God
in retrospect: health and prosperity
Deuteronomy 28:1-14 We testify to the existence and goodness of God by our actions. Health and prosperity can be part of that testimony. If we are careful to do what God wants, he is free to open up his good … Continue reading
in retrospect: purging the evil
Deuteronomy 22:13-30 Sexual sins, and sins of deception and violence associated with them could not be tolerated in a society that sought to display the glory of the LORD. Moses’ instruction was for the community to purge itself of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Deuteronomy 22
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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
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Tagged Deuteronomy 13
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in retrospect: a greater GOD
Deuteronomy 7 A lesser god would have been OK with entering Canaan and becoming part of the pantheon of the peoples. The LORD was not. He demanded that the Israelites wipe out all the nations of the land. He would … Continue reading
Posted in integrity, kingdom of God, relationship with God, worldview
Tagged Deuteronomy 7
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in retrospect: a covenant people
Deuteronomy 5 Moses reflected back on the giving of the ten commandments because he wanted to remind the Israelites that they were a people who have committed themselves to a covenant. The commands all had to do with the covenant. … Continue reading
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Tagged Deuteronomy 5
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in retrospect: a great God and a great people
Deuteronomy 4 Moses encouraged the Israelites to live up to the standards of their God’s reputation. They were to be a people known for their righteousness and wisdom. They were to reflect upon the character of the LORD. He sets … Continue reading
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Tagged Deuteronomy 4
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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
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Tagged Numbers 33, Numbers 34
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a jealous walk
Numbers 25 What the enemy could not accomplish with a curse, he then sought to accomplish through love. Yes, it was a relationship between a prince of Israel (Zimri) and a princess of Midian (Cozbi). Through this relationship, Israel had … Continue reading
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Tagged Numbers 25
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walking at the command of the LORD
Numbers 9:15-10:10 The Israelites were given clear visual and auditory aids to help them follow the LORD’s commands. They could see the cloud resting over the tabernacle by day, and the fire at night. They could hear the trumpet blasts … Continue reading
a walk in service to the LORD
Numbers 8 The Levites had to be cleansed for the service of the LORD, and were to continue that service until their retirement at age 50. After that, they could continue to keep guard, but were to pass the work … Continue reading
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