Moses instructs the people on dealing with their toilet issues in the camp. NOTHING is beyond God’s care and notice. Today’s reading makes me realize just how completely God thinks about His people. In many societies we find it uncomfortable discussing toileting and sexual issue but God isn’t. There isn’t anything He won’t touch on. […]
Moses shares the dividing lines of who can and can’t enter God’s Temple. God has a GOOD memory and does not easily excuse the wrongs done to His children. The Tabernacle was made as a special place where God would meet with His children. His presence would dwell there among His people. His Tabernacle is […]
Moses covers laws concerning virginity, accusations of misconduct and rape. These carry stiff penalties for those involved and for their families. When looking at divorce in other parts of the bible we find the man needs little cause for requesting one and the woman is left without recourse. But the issue of virginity at the […]
Moses reminds the people of some laws concerning daily living conduct. These ones aren’t huge but God says for them to keep the WHOLE Law so these count too. I know of one religious group who believe we are to keep the Law today. They count it as crucial to salvation. They pick out pieces […]
God sets the stage with this part of the law for Jesus’ crucifixion. The Sanhedrin didn’t follow this command with Jesus but those who loved Him from afar did. Moses tells the people that a person who is condemned to death by hanging on a tree is to be buried that same day. God doesn’t […]
