This entry is part [part not set] of 12 in the series Meditations in DeuteronomyToday’s Reading: Deuteronomy 13:1-5 Verses 1-3a. Israel had always “required a sign,” and here we have another possible allurement which the people would face in the land. Since they loved signs, the Devil had but to imitate one for Israel to be drawn away. Thus, the Lord warns against either a prophet or a dreamer who provides a sign (which comes true)...
This entry is part [part not set] of 12 in the series Meditations in DeuteronomyToday’s Reading: Deuteronomy 11:18-25 God’s Word was Made for Immersion (v. 18-20) There were three senses in which an ancient Israelite was to be immersed in God’s Law: (1) Personally: the laws were to be “bound” to their head and hands for constant reminder; (2) Filially: all talk in the family was for the purpose of instruction and illumination; (3) Socially:...
The Word of God The Bible is composed of 66 books, written by over 40 authors, over a period of over 1,500 years. It is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament, the Old Testament being God’s progressive revelation of Himself leading up to Christ (John 5:39 / Hebrews 1:1-2), the New Testament being God’s explicit record of His Son, Jesus Christ (1 John 1:1-3 / Ephesians 2:20). Scripture describes itself as being...
