Wednesday, February 28, 2007

March 1 Readings

You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format

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Today's reading from Deuteronomy 5 -7

Deuteronomy 5 shows Moses teaching the new generation of the Ten Commandments. The word covenant is very important in the Bible. Moses reminded them in verse 2 that the Lord formed a covenant with them at Horeb. What is a covenant? Examples of covenants are given in this Covenant link This covenant is presented to them forty years and is the same as the forefathers in Exodus 20. He warned them that they must learn them and follow them. To reiterate the intent behind the Commandments, these were based on LOVE not a bunch of DOs and DONTs! Commandments 1-4 is loving God, commandments 5-10 is loving your neighbor. Again, in verse 32 the word be careful to do what the Lord commanded you, do not turn aside to the right or left.
Deuteronomy is known as the book of Love, this is seen especially in Deuteronomy 6.In verse 4-5: Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. He reminded the people to tech their children the commandments (v.7-9). We tend to forget that God is a jealous God and that He is the only one who deserves our praise and worship. They were to remind their children what God had done for them (v.20-25). It is very important for us to spend time quality time with our children, teaching them the Word. Proverbs 22.6 says 'Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it'
Deuteronomy 7 spoke about what do to when the Israelites get to Canaan. They were to drive the inhabitants out of the land. They should not intermarry with them and destroy their shrines and idols. In verse 7-8, God said that he chose the Israelites because they were the fewest of people and that He loved them! God gave the assurance that He would be with them to drive the nations out. All they had to do was to have faith in Him v. 21-26. What about us. These nations are a Bible type for sin. A type is a symbol or metaphor. What are we suppose to do with sin in our lives? We are supposed to drive them out. We must put sin to death (Gal 2.20).God is the one who gives us the victory.

Deuteronomy 5 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Deuteronomy 6 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Deuteronomy 7 with Commentaries, verse by verse


Other Links
OT Gateway Links on Deuteronomy
Malik Introduction to Deuteronomy
Malik Argument of Deuteronomy
Israel's Covenant Renewal
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 1 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 2 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 3 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 4 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Spurgeon's Sermons on Deuteronomy
Biblebb.com Website
Stedman on Deuteronomy and Numbers
With the Word Commentary-Warren Wiersbe
Wycliffe Bible Commentary
Keil & Delitzsch Commentaries on the Old Teatament
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Pulpit Bible Commentary
J. Vernon McGee Commentaries
Evangelical Commentary on the Old Testament
Jesus Saves
This Posting is NOT a commentary of the passages read today but it is a devotional. Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.

February 28 Readings

The Back to the Bible Historical Reading Plan
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format

The Back to the Bible Beginning to End Reading Plan

Today's reading from Deuteronomy 3 and 4

In Chapter 3, the Israelites went toward Bashan and defeated Og, the king of Bashan. God had promised Moses that he would hand over Bashan, his armiy and land to Israel. They completely destroyed everything there. This should remind us, the Christian life is a battle, where God is our Warrior, and he assures us the victory, IF we have TRUST and OBEY Him. Check out this link, Map of the Twelve Tribes
A discussion centered around the Trans-Jordan tribes of Gad, Reuben and Mannasseh was discussed. We had spent some time with the these tribes in Numbers 32. Moses was told that he could not enter Canaan because of the sin he commited when dealing with Israel at Meribah (Numbers 27.12-22)

In Deuteronomy 4, obedience was commanded. Obedience is not optional in the Christian life, it is mandatory. God command that the Israelites obeyed His decrees. They should follow them so that they might love and possess the land. Moses reminded them what happen at the Baal of Peor, how God destroyed among them everyone who obeyed the Baal. Observe them carefully… (v.6), Only be careful… (v.8) and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things… These are phrase to look for in the book of Deuteronomy. We have to be careful, not to forget God and his commandment.
In v. 15-31 Moses reminded them again that idolatry is forbidden. How may times do they have to be reminded so that they would not forget about the dangers of idolatry. Moses warned them not to make images of anything on the earth, in the sea or in the heavens. He told them because of their disobedience he could not enter Canaan (v. 21-22). Again the word careful appears in v. 23 Be careful not to forget.. Verse 24 For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. Have you ever thought of God as a consuming fire. That is an awesome thought. Fire destroys completely or it purifies. We should reverence God and hold Him in awe. Verse 24 is repeated again in Heb 12.29.
In verse 32-40 Moses stated that the Lord is God, he reminded the people how awesome God is from the day of creation of creation, ask the question. Verse 32b Has anything so great as this ever happened, or has anything like it ever been heard of. Has anyone heard of God speaking through a nation through fire. Moses reminded the people how God chose Israel, brought them out of Egypt, drive the nations from before them. They need to be reminded that the Lord is God and they should acknowledge that the Lord is God in heaven and on earth..
He reminded them of the cities of refuge )verse 41=43) then Moses introduced this new generation to the Law.


Deuteronomy 3 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Deuteronomy 4 with Commentaries, verse by verse


Other Links
OT Gateway Links on Deuteronomy
Malik Introduction to Deuteronomy
Malik Argument of Deuteronomy
Israel's Covenant Renewal
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 1 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 2 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 3 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 4 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Spurgeon's Sermons on Deuteronomy
Biblebb.com Website
Stedman on Deuteronomy and Numbers
With the Word Commentary-Warren Wiersbe
Wycliffe Bible Commentary
Keil & Delitzsch Commentaries on the Old Teatament
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Pulpit Bible Commentary
J. Vernon McGee Commentaries
Evangelical Commentary on the Old Testament
Jesus Saves
This Posting is NOT a commentary of the passages read today but it is a devotional. Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

February 27 Readings

The Back to the Bible Historical Reading Plan
You can also check out all these Reading Plans Blogs to go through the Bible in a year from Back to the Bible Reading Lists:the Chronological Reading Plan blog; OT and NT Together blog; Historical Readings blog; Blended Readings blog and Beginning to End blog In addition, there is the Theophilus1 blog in the One Year Bible format

The Back to the Bible Beginning to End Reading Plan

Today's reading from Deuteronomy 1 and 2

Deuteronomy means the second law. The book describes the giving of the law to the new generation of Israelites, as they propeare to enter Canaan. Moses not only gave the Law but he prepare them to look forward to what God has in store for them. He kept on reminding them to love and obey God from the heart. Deuteronomy was the book that Jesus loved. He quoted from Deuteronomy man times, especially loving God Deut 6.4-5 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. [a] 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
There words that occur frequently in Deuteronomy according to Wiersbe, land (190 times), possess (57 times), heart (53 times), love (35 times). Look for phrases such as 'be careful', 'remember' 'do not forget'.

In Chapter 1, Moses reminded the people about the events that had happened to them. they were to break camp and leave Horeb, Deut 1.1-8. In Deut 1.9-18, Moses said that he could not handle leading the people by himself. He probably remembered what his father-in-law, Jethro told him, to pick godly men and to delegate his authority so the people were to pick new leaders,
He reminded what happened during their father's generation at Kadesh Barnea where Moses sent in twelve spies into Canaan, when they retun, ten told the people not to go in, they had unbelief, while Joshua and Caleb pled with them but they refused to go intt Canaan and possess the land (Num 14).

In Deuteronomy 2, They wandered in the Desert for some forty years, they could have been in Canaan in a matter of weeks, they wasted their lives, only Joshua and Caleb from the twelve spies were allowed to go into Canaan. He reminded of the goodness of God, how he provided them with with everything they needed (7). He told them not to harass the Moabites, Edomites or Ammonites. They were at the plains of Moab near the Jordan River across from Jericho.
Sihon, King of Hesbon was defeated (24-37): They had asked for rite of passage through Arnon Gorge from Sihon but he refused. They were courteous, offering to stay on the main road, and to pay for food and water. God had assured the Israelites of victory over Sihon. God had hardened Sihon's heart and he refused them rite of passage through his land. God comanded the Israelites to fight Sihon and they defeated him and his army.

What does Deut 1 and 2 say to us, today? Unbelief waste time. It can waste our time and lives as well. It can take God hours do what He has promised us, could take Him years to do because of UNBELIEF. Hebrews 3-4 is a commentary of what unbelief did at Kadesh-Barnea. Is there a Kadesh-Barnea in your life? God provided for the Israelites for forty years, He can provide for our needs (Phil 4.19). God want us to do things His way. He will pick the battles for us to fight in His own way and time. He requires utmost obedience to Him. God gives us a fresh start in our lives even though we fail Him constantly. He did not give up Israel, He punished them, disciplined them and forgave them. He assures us of victory as well.

Deuteronomy 1 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Deuteronomy 2 with Commentaries, verse by verse

Other Links
OT Gateway Links on Deuteronomy
Malik Introduction to Deuteronomy
Malik Argument of Deuteronomy
Israel's Covenant Renewal
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 1 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 2 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 3 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 4 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Spurgeon's Sermons on Deuteronomy
Biblebb.com Website
Stedman on Deuteronomy and Numbers
With the Word Commentary-Warren Wiersbe
Wycliffe Bible Commentary
Keil & Delitzsch Commentaries on the Old Teatament
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Pulpit Bible Commentary
J. Vernon McGee Commentaries
Evangelical Commentary on the Old Testament
Jesus Saves
This Posting is NOT a commentary of the passages read today but it is a devotional. Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.

Sunday, February 25, 2007

February 26 Readings

Today's reading from Numbers 35-36
The Back to the Bible Historical Reading Plan
In Num 35.1-5, the tribes of Israel had land assigned to them as an inheritance. The Levites were to get towns to live in from the tribes (of the land they would possess). They were to get pasturelands around the towns and have towns to live in. God does not forget those who are serving him. He provide for them and their family. Let us not be neglectful in supporting our churches and missionaries.

In Numbers 35, murder is a very serious matter to God, especially when the life of the body is in the blood (Lev 17.11), and the blood has been shed. The tragedy is you cannot undo murder, you cannot bring this person back alive.

Six of the towns that the Israelites gave to the Levites (35.6-34) were to be Cities of Refuge. These were cities where refuge will be given to those who kill someone accidentally. God was concerned that an accused get a fair trial. If an accused murdered intentionally (v. 16-21) then they will not be allowed in the cities of refuge and shall be put to death. The person who killed accidentally would be allowed in the city of refuge. However if the person leaves the city of refuge, the avenger of the blood may kill the accused without being guilty of murder. Some other laws elaborated on ransom (31-32) and murder.

It is interesting how God views pollution! Pollution had to do with bloodshed and not hazardous waste!! Atonement cannot be made for the land on which the blood was shed, except for the blood if the one who shed it. The land has to be atoned for or else it would be polluted.
Numbers 36 discusses the issue of Zelophedad's daughter. The Lord had instructed Moses that women may inherit their father's land. New issues came up. What happen if the daughters marry another tribe. The decision was that the daughters must be married in the same tribe so that the family allotment passes from one tribe to another.

Numbers 35 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 36 with Commentaries, verse by verse


Other Links
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 1 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 2 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 3 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
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February 25 Readings

Today's reading from Numbers 33-34
The Back to the Bible Historical Reading Plan

In Numbers 33.1-49, Moses spoke about the wilderness journey from Rameses to to the plain of Moab. A picture is worth a thousand words, so here is a link of the journey they took.
In v.50-56, God commanded Moses to tell the Israelites when they cross the Jordan, to drive out the inhabitants, they must destroy all the carved images and idols. They were to take possession of the land and settle in it. The spiritual application is that the Christian life is a spiritual warfare. We are to drive out the idols in our lives, remove the stronghold of lust and greed and any sins that trips us up. We have God the warrior on our side, Jesus as our High Priest and the Holy Spirit to convicts us of our sins.

In Numbers 34, there is a detail discussion of the boundaries of Canaan, this is better visualized with maps and some links Map of Canaan
More on Canaan
Here is a map of the twelve tribes in Canaan.

Moses told the Israelites that the land was assigned by lot as an inheritance to nine and a half tribes because the tribes of Gad and Reuben and a half tribe if Manasseh had already received their inheritance. (Num 32). Ten men (including Caleb) were to assigned the inheritance to the Israelites in Canaan. (Num 34.19-29)
Numbers 33 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Numbers 34 with Commentaries, verse by verse


Other Links
Dr. Thomas Constable Study Notes is a PDF file, open with Adobe Acrobatic Reader
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 1 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 2 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 3 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)
Calvin Harmony of the Law Volume 4 Search for the chapter you want with (CTRL F)

Jesus Saves
This Posting is NOT a commentary of the passages read today but it is a devotional. Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.