If the word curse was explicitly used in reference to the covenant before this, I glossed right over it. I know the language of the covenant is very clearly if...then from the very beginning. God makes the consequences of breaking the covenant extremely clear. It simply isn't possible that anyone ever entered the covenant without … Continue reading Nehemiah 10-11
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Deuteronomy 13-14 Psalm 57
Tithing. So Numbers establishes a tithe to support the Levites. Here we have the outline of a tithe for sacrifice, but one that is eaten before the Lord, not given to the priests. This is explained as a tithe for feasts. (I looked up several resources and they all say the same thing.) These are … Continue reading Deuteronomy 13-14 Psalm 57
Deuteronomy 7-9 Psalm 55
There is a lot worth reflecting on in these chapters. Moses reminded them that they were not chosen because they were in any way worthy. It’s so easy to fall into the mindset that we deserve or have somehow earned the blessings we’ve received. It’s important to remember that we were simply chosen. That we … Continue reading Deuteronomy 7-9 Psalm 55
Pieces of the Mosaic 