SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 21 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” [John 1:17] I am having a tough time connecting this passage to Jesus. The part about marrying the foreign woman, then putting her away if you were no longer happy with her? Then the parents having their son put…
Author: Norm
clinging to God through hard passages
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 20 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” [Matthew 10:19-20] OK, for today’s reading I am choosing to…
mercy trumps justice
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 19 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” [Matthew 5:38-39] Jesus is quoting from today’s passage, where we see the principle of equitable…
creative like our Creator
As one who has always loved Lego, I love how these guys are being creative, like their Creator. I am especially impressed by the powerful messages of the third guy, and what his Lego creations express.
the one to listen to
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 18 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “The Jews gathered around him, saying, ‘How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.’ Jesus answered, ‘I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in my Father’s name speak for me, but you do not believe because you are…
His words close to my heart
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 17 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.” [John 15:7]. According to Moses, the king needs to keep a written copy of God’s will close to his heart, to be with him always so that he faithfully follows that will…
is my joy complete?
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 16 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” [John 16:24] These words “your joy will be complete” are found in today’s reading as well. “For seven days celebrate the Feast to the LORD your God at the place the…
generous, just like Him!
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 15 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.” [Matthew 10:7-8] Observe the parallel between Moses’ words and Jesus: “Give to him as the LORD your God has blessed you….
set apart as God’s treasure
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 14 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. [John 15:16] Chosen for a purpose, blessed to be a blessing. “For you are a people holy…
simply assisting God
Poem by Piet Hein (1905-1996) I am a humble artist moulding my earthly clod, adding my labour to nature’s simply assisting God. Not that my effort is needed; yet somehow I understand, my maker has willed it that I too should have unmoulded clay in my hand.