Good Morning “Obeyers of All that God Has Commanded.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 24.Within the nation of Israel the Levite Priests served as both Religious Leaders and the government / judges of the people.  Moses as Gods Servant / Prophet - Spokesperson was the immediate carrier of His Word to the nation.  As we read this chapter containing more Law reminders, one passage sticks out.  ”… be ver...  Read More

Good Morning “Knowing God Cares About Every Detail.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 23.  Recently,  regarding The Law, I’ve made mention that God leaves no stone unturned.  This chapter makes that abundantly clear.  Truly God is interested in EVERY aspect of our lives and charges us to be “Above board” - Holy in every way.  Even where you go dooty, and how you should do it is addressed.  When you go...  Read More

Good Morning “Socially / Relationally Responsible.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 22.Be a good neighbor… pretty simple.  God actually gave the nation of Israel laws regarding what to do when they discovered a neighbor’s stray animal, or an animal in distress.  We saw the same back in Exodus 32.  Here He expands it to other articles of our neighbors property as well.  Why would God have to give the ...  Read More

Good Morning “Bride of Christ.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 21.  This chapter hits five somewhat obscure themes: Atonement for unsolved murder, Fair treatment of captured women, the right of the firstborn between two wives (one loved and one hated), the purging (stoning) of an unrepentant rebellious son, and the display of executed people.There was a person murdered.  Sin was committed.  Life for...  Read More

Good Morning “Against All Odds.” Today we are in Deuteronomy 20.Gods ways are not our ways!  He can do amazing things through the underdog.  He’s in the business of using the unlikely, the unqualified, and the under equipped. Maybe you’ve heard the saying “He doesn’t call the equipped, He equips the called.”  The concept is Biblical.  ”When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and cha...  Read More

Good Morning “Honest Testifiers.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 19.Honesty is the best policy… maybe you’ve heard that.  I assume everyone has, but maybe I’m getting old.  Times are changing.  This chapter is nearly all about honesty!  First, accidental killing, justified killing (purging evil) was to be treated differently than premeditated murder - we see that clearly here.  God took measures to ...  Read More

Good Morning “Testers of Everything You Hear”.  Today we are in Deuteronomy 18.After God though Moses reminds the Israel to be obedient take care of the Levites who serve them; He reminds them once again not to conform.  ”When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there.“ Deuteronomy‬ ‭18‬:‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬Man this passage echoes Ro...  Read More

Good Morning “Royals.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 17.My son will likely not appreciate me sharing this, but when he was in middle school he would sometimes forget to hand his homework in.  His punishment… hand write a chapter of Scripture.  Wait… you used the Bible for punishment?  Well punishment or not, we knew we wanted to take every opportunity we could to get The Word of God in his heart, a...  Read More

Good Morning “Never Forgetters.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 16.  God through Moses gives Israel a rundown of reminders.  Have you ever wondered why so many reminders?  Why did the Israelites need to keep these annual feasts and go through these ceremonies?There is purpose in everything God asks, these ceremonies and festivals are no different.  We talked about these more in depth back in Numbers...  Read More

Good Morning “Lookers of Things Through a Biblical Lens.”   Today we are in Deuteronomy 15.A few things to point out and remind you of from this chapter.  God owns it all.  All that we have, even what we’ve earned, we’ve been given by His hand.  (1 Cor 4:7) He is glorified when we hold it loosely and are willing share it with others.  He could provide for those in need in any number of ways but ha...  Read More

Good Morning “Different.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 14.God through Moses begins by reminding the nation of Israel what they can and cannot eat - which are clean and unclean animals.  Within this movement is a great example of why it’s important for us to read and know the whole Counsel of God.  Did you catch it?  ”All flying insects are unclean to you; do not eat them.“  Deuteronomy‬ ‭14‬:‭19‬ ...  Read More

Good Morning “Recognizers of Fakes.”  Today we are In Deuteronomy 13.I’m sure you’ve heard it said before.  Treasury agents don’t study counterfeit bills, they study the real thing.  They know our money so well they can recognize a fake immediately.  Here God warns the nation of Israel not to let anyone persuade them into worshipping false gods.  It’s interesting to me that in this warning God see...  Read More