In today's reading, Moses explains how the people are to prepare and conduct war, before covering various interactions with wives, children, dead bodies, wandering animals, lost possessions, clothing, wild animals, and premarital relations.

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In today's reading, Moses lays out the various festivals to be celebrated before returning to the prohibition of following other gods or doing magic. Then, he confirms the cities of refuge and how to justly deal with accusations of murder.

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In today's reading, Moses further warns to serve no other gods than the Lord, cutting off those who would tempt them otherwise, whether it be prophet, family, or city. Then, the clean/unclean animals are made known before lending and familial support is.

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In today's reading, Moses reiterates that the people did not earn the land by their own righteousness, but that the Lord is fulfilling His promise to their forefathers and punishing the wicked there, that they would be dispossessed if they did not follow his law.

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In today's reading, Moses recites one of the most famous passages in the Bible before continuing into the benefits of following God's will and the punishments of disobeying it, the prohibition of comingling, and a reminder of the Lord's goodness.

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In today's reading, Moses continues through the taking of Gilead and the apportionment of the trans-Jordan tribes, his own prohibition from the promised land, an admonition to follow the Lord and his laws, and a reiteration of the 10 Commandments.

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In today's reading, we begin Deuteronomy: a record of Moses's last words to the people of Israel. He begins with a brief summary of their journey this far, from Horeb, to the spies, through the wandering, until present.

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In this bonus episode, Sam's reading of Numbers has been compiled into a single video for your convenience.

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In today's reading, Israel's borders are pronounced and the clan heads proclaimed before the allotment for the Levites and cities of refuge are made. Then, rules for accidental killing, murder, capital punishment, and inheritance are clarified.

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In today's reading, Reuben and Gad request to settle the far side of the Jordan with part of Manasseh. The request is granted, provided they conquer the rest of Israel first. Then, the journey from Egypt to their current camp is summarized.

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