In our reading today, Moses outlines the blessings and the curses that will fall upon Israel: blessings if they keep the covenant of the Lord, and curses if they abandon the Lord’s covenant. Keep in mind that these statutes include prescribed ways in which Israel can repent of sin and execute justice. To reject the statutes and ordinances is to reject a good God who loves His people, denying that His ways lead to prosperity. Israel will serve as a witness to the nations about the Lord and His power. If they obey Him, the nations will see God’s kindness and provision. If they reject Him, the nations will witness the devastation and ruin of those who forsake His goodness and grace.

Deuteronomy 26 - 1:04 .

Deuteronomy 27 - 5:09 .

Deuteronomy 28 - 10:41 .

Psalm 67 - 17:43 .

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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!

Deuteronomy 22 - 1:01 .

Deuteronomy 23 - 6:03 .

Deuteronomy 24 - 10:45 .

Deuteronomy 25 - 14:41 .

Psalm 66 - 18:08 .

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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.

Deuteronomy 18 - 1:02 .

Deuteronomy 19 - 4:41 .

Deuteronomy 20 - 9:57 .

Deuteronomy 21 - 13:54 .

Psalm 65 - 18:16 .

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