At the beginning of our study of Deuteronomy Chapter 27, I made it clear that in this chapter we actually encounter multiple covenant renewal ceremonies. Why did God do this? Did He have to keep reaffirming His Covenant with His People for His own sake? The answer to that question is NO. God held multiple covenant […]

Alrighty, we’re gonna be picking up the pace here as we forward through Deuteronomy Chapter 27. Let’s take a look at verse 22. “‘A curse on anyone who has sexual relations with his sister, no matter whether she is the daughter of his father or of his mother.’ All the people are to say, ‘Amen!’ […]

“‘A curse on anyone who has sexual relations with any kind of animal.’ All the people are to say, ‘Amen!’-Deuteronomy 27:21 Verse 21 of Deuteronomy 27 makes it clear that bestiality (having sex with animals) is a big no-no. You might think this practice is strange as all hell…especially given all the off-color and vulgar […]

“‘A curse on anyone who has sexual relations with his father’s wife, because he has violated his father’s rights.’ All the people are to say, ‘Amen!’-Deuteronomy 27:20 From verse 20, we are presented with four laws outlawing certain types of sexual behavior. Again, understand that these laws are far from exhaustive and obviously do not […]

“‘A curse on anyone who causes a blind person to lose his way on the road.’ All the people are to say, ‘Amen!’-Deuteronomy 27:18 Today I want to show you how the Lord’s instructions can be taken BOTH literally and metaphorically. Let’s take a look at verse 18 which warns us not to cause a […]