It is important for us to keep in mind that there is no one book in the Bible that stands alone… …and of course, that includes Deuteronomy and the New Testament writings. Although I’ve said this a million times before, it bears repeating. If one does not study the Torah and thoroughly absorb its principles […]
D-INTRO-7: ‘Do Not Think That I Have Come To Abolish The Law Or The Prophets…’-Matthew 5:17
Let me ask you a question. Ever wonder why Yeshua’s famous Sermon on the Mount is called a “sermon“? Really think hard on that for a second. Actually, before we move on, ask yourself, what exactly is a sermon anyway? According to the dictionary definition, a sermon is “a discourse for the purpose of religious […]
D-INTRO-6: All The So Called NT Concepts Of ‘Love’, ‘Grace’ And ‘Mercy’ Are Found In Deuteronomy!
Yesterday I introduced the teaching that Moses’ speech (actually three long speeches) in Deuteronomy to the people of Israel was really his version of Yeshua’s famous Sermon on the Mount. I hope that thought achieved the necessary impact I had intended because if you can really grasp this parallel, you’re ready to study the final and […]
D-INTRO-5: Deuteronomy Is Moses’ Version Of Yeshua’s Sermon On The Mount
Today I’m going to share one way to look at Deuteronomy that may prove to be a fresh perspective for you. I submit to you that… ….Deuteronomy is Moses’ version of Yeshua’s Sermon on the Mount. Now what do I mean by that? Let me explain. At the start of Deuteronomy, Moses begins his address […]
D-INTRO-4: How The Enlightenment Led Us Into The Dark Ages Concerning The Truthfulness Of The Bible
Following on the heels of my last post concerning “higher literary criticism” and when the book of Deuteronomy was REALLY written, there are a a couple of other points I need to make clear. You should know that according to the original Messianic faith (what some would term “earliest Christianity”), the idea that the Torah […]