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Deuteronomy 21 - 1:17 . 

Deuteronomy 22 - 5:38 . 

Deuteronomy 23 - 11:56 . 

Deuteronomy 24 - 16:59 . 

Deuteronomy 25 - 21:11 . 

Psalm 46 - 23:33 . 

Our reading today contains some statutes that seem harsh, some that seem odd, and others that could easily be incorporated into daily interactions today. A few things to remember: first, the covenant with Israel was one in which the entire community had to remain holy because the Lord is holy and lived among them; sometimes this means being set apart and pure in simple daily routines as a reminder that they are to be distinct among the nations. Second, it’s clear that the Lord hates injustice, which is why he sent His Son in our place, so that justice could be executed on the cross. Third, nobody likes a mooch, man! Go home and eat your own grapes!

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Deuteronomy 16 - 1:12 . 

Deuteronomy 17 - 6:12 . 

Deuteronomy 18 - 10:33 . 

Deuteronomy 19 - 15:16 . 

Deuteronomy 20 - 19:11 . 

Psalm 45 - 23:30 . 

Moses continues to speak to the Israelites before his impending death, reminding this new generation about the laws and statutes that have been put in place. Many of the structures given here for a system of justice continue to provide a template for our judicial systems in the west today, including concepts such as the testimony of multiple witnesses, a hierarchy of courts, and varying degrees of manslaughter. We’ll see a foretelling of King Solomon’s fall as Moses forewarns them about the dangers of a king who acquires too many wives and horses. We’ll also see a foreshadow of Christ in today’s passage; He is the prophet raised from among Israel’s brothers who will tell them everything God commands Him.

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Deuteronomy 12 - 1:10 . 

Deuteronomy 13 - 8:30 . 

Deuteronomy 14 - 12:23 . 

Deuteronomy 15 - 17:37 . 

Psalm 44 - 22:09 . 

There is a beautiful picture on display in the act of bringing a tenth of your produce to the Lord as an offering. The instructions given to Israel are that they should bring the tenth to where the Lord resides and have a feast in the presence of God. So get this: God provides all the food as a gift, the Israelite brings some of it back to supply the party, and then in a way the Israelite and God feast together at the same table. Who would turn aside from this God? And friends, one day, we, too, will feast with our heavenly Father.

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Deuteronomy 8 - 1:09 . 

Deuteronomy 9 - 4:40 . 

Deuteronomy 10 - 12:11 . 

Deuteronomy 11 - 17:22 . 

Psalm 42 - 22:56 . 

Psalm 43 - 25:04 . 

As Moses continues his prelude to a recounting of the Law to Israel’s next generation, he warns them against both idolatry and self-righteousness, which in both cases is a means of robbing God of the glory that is due Him and Him alone. He urges them to remember that the land they are entering has been given to them, not because of their righteousness, but because of the wickedness of the nations they are entering. When they become satisfied with the good of the land, they are not forget to worship God, love Him, and keep his commands. If they turn from the Lord, they will receive a curse from the Lord, rather than a blessing.

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Deuteronomy 4 - 1:12 . 

Deuteronomy 5 - 11:27 . 

Deuteronomy 6 - 17:45 . 

Deuteronomy 7 - 22:03 . 

Psalm 41 - 28:11 . 

You can hear a sense of desperation and heartfelt pleading as we read the words of Moses today, as he continues to urge a new generation to trust the Lord and obey His statutes so that they might flourish. When they are given to fear, when they are tempted to worship other gods, when they get comfortable in their lavish provisions, in all these things, they are told to remember what the Lord has done. Moses recounts the Ten Commandments in today’s passage and if you’re acquainted with the New Testament, there are sure to be some passages you’ll recognize from today’s reading as they are quoted later by Jesus and the apostles.

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Deuteronomy 1 - 1:09 . 

Deuteronomy 2 - 9:34 . 

Deuteronomy 3 - 17:09 . 

Psalm 40 - 22:47 . 

Deuteronomy loosely translated means “second law,” because it’s in this book that Moses reviews the Law and the promises of God for a new generation before he, himself, passes away. The former generation has all died because of their iniquity, just as the Lord had sworn, which means that the next generation needs a recap of what has happened so far. In his final words to the nation of Israel, you’ll hear Moses give Israel’s history of wandering in the same way a pastor might speak to his congregation, pleading with them to trust in the Lord and reminding them of God’s faithfulness.

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Galatians 1 - 1:14 . 

Galatians 2 - 4:39 . 

Galatians 3 - 9:40 . 

Galatians 4 - 14:57 . 

Galatians 5 - 20:58 . 

Galatians 6 - 25:06 . 

Paul’s purpose in writing this letter to the churches of Galatia is to rebuke them for abandoning the true Gospel for a false one, relying on works of the flesh rather than relying on the Spirit which they received through faith. He is more critical of his audience here than in any other letter, calling them “foolish Galatians” and asking “who has put a spell on you?” He also defends himself against accusations that the gospel he is preaching is man-made rather than God-given. Using his own testimony, the testimony of others, and sound logic from Scripture, Paul argues that the true gospel is received in faith, and that the promise of freedom in Christ has been present in God’s covenant with Abraham all along.

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Numbers 34 - 1:04 . 

Numbers 35 - 4:26 . 

Numbers 36 - 10:32 . 

Psalm 38 - 13:15 . 

Psalm 39 - 16:01 . 

Looking back on our time in the book of Numbers we notice a few things. First, God is faithful to keep His promises. Even when His chosen people, those whom he rescued, redeemed, and restored by majestic acts of compassion and power, are supremely unfaithful, God fulfills His promises. Second, God does not take grumbling and complaining lightly, punishing those who forget His salvation, choosing instead to focus on their immediate discomfort and challenges. Third, sometimes data can be boring, but when it comes to counting the blessings of God, we shouldn’t grow weary of seeing His hand multiply grace upon grace.

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Numbers 30 - 1:12 . 

Numbers 31 - 4:02 . 

Numbers 32 - 11:48 . 

Numbers 33 - 18:30 . 

Psalm 37 - 24:04 . 

Remember the Peor incident, where the men of Israel prostituted themselves to Baal along with the women of Moab? Turns out that was led by Balaam, the same Balaam who spoke oracles from the Lord against Moab. After defeating Midian, they begin to divide the spoils of war. When the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manassah, see that this land is good for cattle, they ask if they can settle there. Moses assumes that they are trying to avoid going to war with their brothers. By the end of the conversation, they cut a deal with Moses, assuring him that they, too, will go to war with the rest of Israel before coming back to settle in the land. 

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Numbers 26 – 1:13 . 

Numbers 27 – 10:23 . 

Numbers 28 – 14:01 . 

Numbers 29 – 19:10 . 

Psalm 36 – 25:04 . 

When we last left Israel, they had just prostituted themselves with the women of Moab as an act of Baal worship. The Lord sent a plague among them that was only stopped when Phinehas impaled a fornicating couple through with his spear. In the wake of this tragic display of unfaithfulness, the Lord tells Moses that he will soon die because he didn’t obey the Lord’s command at the water of Meribah. Later, the Lord prepares Moses for his death, giving directions on how Moses would pass the mantle of leadership on to Joshua, son of Nun. But first, we begin with a census that will establish how the Israelites are to divide the land once they cross the Jordan.

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