Alrighty, from today we’re going to begin an in-depth study into one of the most difficult and controversial subjects in all of Scripture. I’m talking about HOLY WAR. At the risk of being overly repetitive, let me stress once again that a true Holy War per the Biblical definition is a war that is started […]

“‘Is there a man here who is engaged to a woman, but hasn’t married her yet? He should go back home; otherwise he may die fighting, and another man will marry her.’”-Deuteronomy 20:7 In verse 7, we’re given the 3rd and final possible deferral that can be granted a young soldier allowing him to be […]

“‘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 […]