Archives for October 2019

An important reminder about the context of Deuteronomy Chapter 28. Keep in mind that Moses is teaching for the second time the instructions he received from the Lord at Sinai to this 2nd Exodus generation. The 1st Generation, because of their refusal to go forth and take the Promised Land, was cursed by God are […]

We’ve now finished the first section of Deuteronomy Chapter 28 (verses 1-14) which dealt with all the blessings Israel would receive from God IF they listened AND obeyed Him. And remember, the normal way the Israelites “listened” to God was by studying the instructions and commands of Moses and DOING THEM. This brings me to […]

Today I want to point out something really interesting in Deuteronomy Chapter 28. Notice how in verse 8 Moses begins describing the blessings by first declaring that all of the people’s labor will be blessed and all of their barns will be filled abundantly with produce. However, while in the midst of reciting all of […]

“A blessing on you when you go out, and a blessing on you when you come in.  Adonai will cause your enemies attacking you to be defeated before you; they will advance on you one way and flee before you seven ways.”-Deuteronomy 28:6 In verse 6 of Deuteronomy 28 we’re told that “one’s coming in […]

“A blessing on the fruit of your body, the fruit of your land and the fruit of your livestock — the young of your cattle and flocks.”-Deuteronomy 28:4 In verse 4 of Deuteronomy 25, we are presented with a 3-fold blessing. What’s being communicated here is that every type of life that is good and […]