Bible Study: Deuteronomy 32 (Ha’azinu)
This week section of the Bible includes what is called the “Song of Moses”. In this “song”, Moses recounts the past and predicts Israel’s future. In the previous portion (Nitzavim/VaYelekh), we discussed how God spoke directly about Israel’s unfaithfulness and coming dispersion into the nations. Moses repeated the same prediction. It would be almost 800 years before this prophecy…
The Seventh Month Festivals (Leviticus 23)
In 2026, the seventh month festivals of the Biblical calendar (Leviticus 23.23-44) begin on Erev Shabbat (Friday evening), September 11, with the festival of Trumpets and run through October 4, the day after (Lev 23.36) the seventh day of Sukkot or the Feast of Tabernacles. Chapter 23 of the book of Leviticus details “the festivals…
Bible Study: Deuteronomy 29-31 (Nitzavim-VaYelekh)
The final words of Moses to Israel reveal that he understood what would happen in their future. Obviously, God revealed to Moses these things. God knew that Israel would act unfaithfully after they had entered the land that He was giving them (Deuteronomy 31:16-18). We know now, due to hindsight, that this would lead to Israel being dispersed…
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Bible Study: Deuteronomy 26-29 (Ki_Tavo)
Israel’s journey had brought them to Mt. Nebo. The land of Israel was visible across the Jordan River. It has been almost 40 years since they left Egypt. They were finally prepared to possess the land promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. It is at this point (on Mt. Nebo) that God specified the requirements for Israel to possess…
Bible Study: Deuteronomy 21-25 (Ki_Tetzei)
This section of the Bible contains many commandments of differing nature. We might call it a section which includes miscellaneous statutes. We will attempt to discuss a few of these statutes. The first subject that I would like to address has to do with male and female roles. That seems particularly significant today when there is “gender ambiguity”…
Bible Study: Deuteronomy 17-20 (Shoftim)
One of the most popular Biblical topics is prophecy. Often overlooked is prophecy which has already been fulfilled. One such prophecy occurs in this week’s section. Moses prophesied that when Israel entered the land that they would demand a “king” in order to be like all the other nations (Deuteronomy 17:14). Almost 400 years later…