“‘Is there a man here who has planted a vineyard, but hasn’t yet made use of its fruit? He should go back home; otherwise he may die fighting, and another man will use it.’”-Deuteronomy 20:6 Today let’s deal with the second reason given in Deuteronomy 20 that would allow a soldier in the Israelite army […]

“Then the officials will speak to the soldiers. They are to say, ‘Is there a man here who has built a new house, but hasn’t dedicated it yet? He should go back home now; otherwise he may die fighting, and another man will dedicate it.”–Deuteronomy 20:5 From today, we’re going to begin a discussion of […]

“When you are about to go into battle, the cohen is to come forward and address the people.  He should tell them, ‘Listen, Israel! You are about to do battle against your enemies. Don’t be fainthearted or afraid; don’t be alarmed or frightened by them.”-Deuteronomy 20:2-3 We’re now in the midst of discussing holy war […]

Today we begin Deuteronomy Chapter 20. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click here. For the King James version, click here. “When you go out to fight your enemies and see horses, chariots and a force larger than yours, you are not to be afraid of them; because Adonai your God, who brought you up from […]

“Show no pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”-Deuteronomy 19:21 Deuteronomy Chapter 19 concludes with a principle that Yeshua spoke often about and a formulation that has baffled gentile believers for centuries. I’m talking about the “Eye for an Eye, Tooth for a Tooth” principle that scholars refer […]