Deuteronomy (5) Pt. 2 | Laws, Moses Dies (Ch. 23- End)

Continuing from where we left off , let's jump right into Ch. 23. Ch. 23:01-08- Who Cannot Be Part Of The Congregation Some interesting parts of these scriptures. Illegitimate birth cannot be part of the congregation up the tenth generation. Up to the tenth generation happens with a number of different people, so this is something…

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Deuteronomy (5) Pt. 1 | Review, Kings Can’t Have Multiple Wives? (Ch. 1-22)

Deuteronomy is meant to be a series of various speeches by Moses, his parting ones. Unlike some books, these speeches are more directed towards the congregation instead of the priests. The Hebrew of Deuteronomy means, "The Words." Jewish people have also referred to this book as meaning, "Repetition of the Law." Reviewing chapters' titles it…

Numbers (4) Pt. 4 | Harlotry To Baal- End (Ch. 25-36)

Overview of today's post. Israel turns against God again, census, offerings, war, and some new regulations. Turning to Baal And Prostitution Ch.25- This begins with unpleasantness. A number of people (tens of thousands) turned to harlotry with the people of Moab. (Definition of harlotry: prostitution) Not only did they play the harlot, but they also sacrificed…

Numbers (4) Pt. 3 | Offerings – Balaam The Prophet (Ch.15-24)

Overview of today's post. We will go into some laws, a rebellion that causes men to be swallowed up by the earth, and later introduction to the prophet Balaam. Let it be noted, we learn here the reason Moses wasn't allowed to enter the Promised Land, wasn't because of the disobedience of Israel. It was…

Numbers (4) Pt. 2 | Ch. 11 Kill Me, Lord – Ch. 14 Can’t Enter

Small Note: I planned on covering Ch. 11-23 in this post if I could. But these five chapters are really crucial in understanding the children of Israel and the pain God must have felt, as well as justified anger. I paraphrased dialogue so it would be a little easier to read. It's eye-opening, these chapters,…

Leviticus (3) Pt. 1 | Offerings Ch. 1 -Childbirth Ch. 12

When we last left the Israelites they were basically in the desert. Get comfortable, they will remain in the desert for the time being, as we journey through the next couple of books of the Bible. The third book of the Bible is Leviticus. As the priesthood now comes from the Levitical bloodline, it may…

Exodus (2) Pt. 3 | Ch. 32 Golden Calf – End

Welcome back to the last part of Exodus. We will be covering Ch. 32-40 (the end) If you need to catch up, Pt. 1 (Ch. 1 -Ch. 15) click here Pt. 2 (Ch. 15-31) click here Golden Calf & Consequence Is Death  Remember when the people of Israel said they would uphold everything God has…

Exodus (2) Pt. 2 | Ch. 15 Mana – Ch. 31 Rules For Tabernacle

Welcome back to Exodus Pt. 2. We are going to cover the ending of Ch. 15- to Ch. 31 If you need to catch up, click here for Pt. 1 of Exodus. We left off on the Israelites journeying out of the hand of their enemies. They are now working towards the Promised Land, but…

Exodus (2) Pt. 1 | Ch. 1 Aftermath of Famine – Ch. 15 Crossing Red Sea

Welcome back to our second book of the Bible Summary, Exodus. Consisting of 40 chapters, the word, "Exodus" in Greek means, "Exit," and that is exactly what it is. Ironic the second book of the Bible means exit, while the first means beginning. But, after what we left in Genesis, it isn't surprising. Left Behind…