The Law is a special possession
Blessings over each of the tribes, Moses dies: Deuteronomy 33–34 All too often, people see a Law, or sometimes any …
Tag Archives: Law
It’s easy to obey a command in your heart
The (re)making of a covenant; Israel’s sin is foretold: Deuteronomy 29–31 Why is it that the command God gave through …
A daily reading for a righteous reign
Call for justice, guidelines for kings, wars and prophets: Deuteronomy 16:18–20:19 Is this the first record of a king being under …
The Law is for those who need it
Paul’s first letter to Timothy (Part 1): 1 Timothy 1–3 The Law was given so we would know right and wrong. …
Jesus fulfilled the Law
Paul’s letter to the believers in Rome (Part 3): Romans 8:18–10:21 Jesus has done the work for us. He is …
Jesus removed the veil between us and God
Paul’s second letter to the believers in Corinth (Part 1): 2 Corinthians 1–3 How can anyone understand the truth when a …
How can you tell if you’re living to please God?
Paul’s letter to the Galatians (Part 2): Galatians 4–6 While all believers benefit from God’s grace, Paul sounded a warning …
Jesus gave His life for our sins
Paul’s letter to the Galatians (Part 1): Galatians 1–3 Jesus gave His life for our sins: Galatians 1:4-5 Jesus gave …
Unsalty salt?
The 12 apostles named; the sermon on the mountain (Beatitudes); Jesus teaches about salt and light, the law, adultery, anger, …
John denies being Elijah
Jesus repels Satan’s efforts to tempt him, gathers his first disciples, turns water into wine at Cana, and overturns the tables …
Hezekiah turns the nation around
Hezekiah becomes king, reforms religious practices, and turns the nation back to God: 2 Kings 18:1−4; 2 Chronicles 29−31 Hezekiah’s …
David’s psalms: The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it
David’s psalms: Psalm 22–26 King David was a prolific poet and songwriter, and some of his work has been passed down …
David’s psalms: The heavens declare the glory of God
David’s psalms: Psalm 12–17; Psalm 19–21 King David was a prolific poet and songwriter, and some of his work has been …
Psalm 51: release from sin
The siege of Rabbah starts, but David stays behind and commits adultery with Bathsheba, is caught out, repents, then mourns …
They’ll think you’re wise
Moses’ first address to Israel recounts their journey: Deuteronomy 1–4 One ‘why’ of the Law: for Israel to be a light …
God is the only judge
James’ letter to Jewish believers everywhere (Part 2): James 4–5 James warned against judging others, casting it as judging God’s …
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