Moses warned the Israelites about the Canaanite nations in Deuteronomy 7. He knew the seductive siren call of the world—which we, too, must resist.
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Teachings on select people, themes, books, and Scripture passages in the Old Testament.
Deuteronomy 6: The Pitfalls of Prosperity
God wants us to love Him enough to trust and obey Him. While adversity may be difficult, prosperity has its own set of potential pitfalls.
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Deuteronomy 5: The Purpose of the Law
What was the purpose of the Law, and how were Old Testament believers saved? The Law points to our need for grace before a holy God, and the foundation of salvation has always been Christ.
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Deuteronomy 4: Leaving a Legacy
Trusting in God seems like a risk to us, but it is always worth it. Moses reminded the Israelites of this truth in Deuteronomy 4.
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Deuteronomy 3: Mercy and Judgment
Have you ever struggled with the violence of the Old Testament? Deuteronomy 3 displays God’s mercy and judgment.
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Deuteronomy 2: Knowing God
Do you know who God is? Deuteronomy 2 shows that knowing God is key to obeying Him out of trust and reverential awe.
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Deuteronomy 1: “Beware Lest You Forget”
“Beware lest you forget.” This theme in Deuteronomy reminds us to remember God’s provision in the past and trust Him in the present.
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Numbers 14: The Faithfulness of God
Have you ever idealized the past so much that you forget God’s faithfulness? Numbers 14 shows that this mindset caused the Israelites to rebel against God.
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Numbers 13: The Book of Wanderings
The book of Numbers puts God’s holiness, sovereignty, and mercy on display. The Israelites grumble against Him, but He remains faithful to the covenant He made with them.
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Vision of the 70 Weeks
Ken Boa looks at the prophecy of the 70 weeks in Daniel 9 and relates it the the fulfillment of the feasts of Israel.
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