Today we begin Deuteronomy Chapter 16. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click here. For the King James Version, click here. Deuteronomy Chapter 16 is quite a comprehensive chapter that deals with the following… -The 3 God-ordained Pilgrimage Festivals -The Requirements And Expectations Of Government Leaders -A Review Of Both Acceptable And Banned Worship Practices Before […]

“But if it has a defect, is lame or blind, or has some other kind of fault, you are not to sacrifice it to Adonai your God; rather, eat it on your own property; the unclean and the clean alike may eat it, like the gazelle or the deer.  Just don’t eat its blood, but pour it […]

“All the firstborn males in your herd of cattle and in your flock you are to set aside for Adonai your God; you are not to do any work with a firstborn from your herd or shear a firstborn sheep.”-Deuteronomy 15:19 From verse 19 of Deuteronomy 15, the discussion suddenly changes to that of the […]

“But if he says to you, ‘I don’t want to leave you,’ because he loves you and your household, and because his life with you is a good one; then take an awl, and pierce his ear through, right into the door; and he will be your slave forever. Do the same with your female […]

“Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought: “The seventh year, the year for canceling debts, is near,” so that you do not show ill will toward the needy among your fellow Israelites and give them nothing. They may then appeal to the Lord against you, and you will be found guilty of sin.  Give generously […]