Sep 27, 2016
Deuteronomy 24:1-4; Matthew 19:3-12. Jesus was a champion for women's rights. So was Moses. There is little pain and suffering to compare with that which results from marital unfaithfulness, and what it does to women in particilar. In this rapidly changing world, how is it possible to have hope for a good and...
Sep 27, 2016
Deuteronomy 18:14-22. What's worse, politicians, or preachers? Sometimes it can be a toss-up. Just as God warned Israel to be careful in their choice of a king, so He also warned them of false prophets. Here, we learn that a true prophet must be raised up by God; speak forth only what God commands; and predict what...
Sep 27, 2016
Deuteronomy 17:14-20. John Calvin noted; "Nothing is more likely than that earthly pomps should draw men away from piety." What should a nation look for in a king? According to God's providence, we live in a world of civic leaders, officials, and politics. Here, Moses encourages Israel to be very careful in their...