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Moses' seventh speech, Part 19, How to treat Edomites and Egyptians

In Deuteronomy 23:7 and 8, Moses turns his attention to Edomites and Egyptians and how an Israelite is to treat them. 7 You shall not detest [taav, “to abhor”] an Edomite, for… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/04-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-19-how-to-treat-edomites-and-egyptians/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 18, How should Moabites and Ammonites be treated?

In speaking about the Ammonites and Moabites, Moses concludes in Deuteronomy 23:6 (NASB), 6 You shall never seek their peace or their prosperity all your days. This must be… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/04-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-18-how-should-moabites-and-ammonites-be-treated/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 17, Illegitimate birth

Moses says in Deuteronomy 23:2, 2 No one of illegitimate birth shall enter the assembly of the Lord; none of his descendants, even to the tenth generation, shall enter the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/04-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-17-illegitimate-birth/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 16, Eunuchs and Sonship

Part 15 was written on March 22. We continue here. Moses writes in Deuteronomy 23:1, 1 No one who is emasculated, or has his male organ cut off, shall enter the assembly of… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/04-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-16-eunuchs-and-sonship/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 15, Incest and prophecy

In Deuteronomy 22:30, Moses says, 30 A man shall not take his father’s wife so that he shall not uncover his father’s skirt. This is a short reminder to observe all the laws… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/03-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-15-incest-and-prophecy/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 14, Adultery, rape, and seduction

In Deuteronomy 22:21 Moses tells us that adultery calls for the death penalty. In an immoral society, of course, such a penalty sounds harsh. If our view differs from the mind of… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/03-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-14-adultery-rape-and-seduction/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 13, Defamation of character

In Deuteronomy 22:13-19 Moses addresses the problem of false accusation that a man might make against his wife. 13 If a man takes a wife and goes in to her and then turns… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/03-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-13-defamation-character/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 12, Law of tassels

Deuteronomy 22:12 says, 12 You shall make yourself tassels on the four corners of your garment with which you cover yourself. Moses mentions this law only in passing, because… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/03-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-12-law-tassels/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 11, Unlawful unions

In Deuteronomy 22:9-11 Moses says, 9 You shall not sow your vineyard with two kinds of seed, lest all the produce of the seed which you have sown, and the increase of the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/03-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-11-unlawful-unions/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 10, Liability laws

In Deuteronomy 22:8, Moses shows how liability is incurred when others are hurt when we do not take safety precautions. 8 When you build a new house, you shall make a parapet… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/03-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-10-liability-laws/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 9, Law of the bird

In Deuteronomy 22:6 and 7, Moses gives a law which seems trivial. Many may wonder how such a law ever came to be found in Scripture. But “all Scripture is inspired by God and… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/03-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-9-law-bird/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 8, Crossdressing

Moses tells Israel in Deuteronomy 22:5, 5 A woman shall not wear man’s clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman’s clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/03-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-8-crossdressing/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 7, Mistreating animals and people

Moses says in Deuteronomy 22:4, 4 You shall not see your countryman’s donkey or his ox fallen down on the way, and pay no attention to them; you shall certainly help him to… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/03-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-7-mistreating-animals-and-people/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 6, Lost and Found

In Deuteronomy 22, Moses begins by discussing the mind of God in terms of lost and found items. Verses 1-3 says, 1 You shall not see your countryman’s ox or his sheep straying… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/03-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-6-lost-and-found/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 5, Divine judgment on the rebellious sons

By now it should be fairly clear that the law is not just a document outlining moral standards. Paul says the law is spiritual, which means that the law must be applied by the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/03-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-5-divine-judgment-rebellious-sons/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 4, Protecting Esau's rights

The divine law protects the property rights of all men. The right of the first-born to receive the birthright was one of those applications. Though it was prophesied in Genesis… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/03-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-4-protecting-esaus-rights/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 3, Law of the rebellious son

After setting forth the rights of the first-born in regard to the birthright, Moses turns to a related topic, what to do about a rebellious son. This law does not apply to minors,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/02-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-3-law-rebellious-son/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 2, Reuben's brothers

In Deuteronomy 21:15-17 we are shown that the son of an unloved wife cannot be disinherited without cause. Jacob’s wife, Leah, is our prime example of an unloved wife in… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/02-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-2-reubens-brothers/

Moses' seventh speech, Part 1, Law of the hated son: Reuben

Moses’ seventh speech begins in Deuteronomy 21:15 and extends through chapter 23. Ferrar Fenton’s title for this speech is “Domestic Laws.” The speech starts with the law of… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/02-2013/moses-seventh-speech-part-1-law-hated-son-reuben/

Moses' sixth speech, Final, Leading the captivity captive

My last weblog was mislabeled the “Final” part of Moses’ sixth speech. There is still more, but somehow certain of the ancient tablets appear to have been placed out of order.… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/02-2013/moses-sixth-speech-part-5-leading-captivity-captive/

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