Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 20 – Trust in God

Moses speaks to the Israelites about a time when they will enter into the Promised Land and have to fight the inhabitants of the land. Moses acknowledges that these inhabitants will have larger armies and better equipment. (Deuteronomy 20:1). However, he tells his people that they must not fear, because God is with them. He [...]


Deuteronomy 12:8-9 – Worldviews

“You are not to do as we do here today, everyone doing as they see fit, since you have not yet reached the resting place and the inheritance the LORD your God is giving you.” This passage shows how incompatible the world is with a biblical worldview in the final analysis. The modern world prides [...]


Deuteronomy 8:1-10 Church & Wilderness

The Israelites went through some hard times in the wilderness. Often they were without food, water and faced other difficulties that challenged their faith in God. Reading through the narrative of the Old Testament shows this point all too clearly. During these times it is easy to forget about God’s purpose and perspective, and for [...]


Deuteronomy 1 – God’s presence

Deuteronomy 1-3 recounts the history of the wanderings of Israel. It is always great to read these kinds summaries, because all of them have a perspective in view. Here we have Moses’ perspective. One of the things that struck me was his point that God accompanied them. According to Deuteronomy 1:33, God is the one [...]