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Law of Moses — 2 Samuel 24
We need a couple of background reminders before this narrative makes any sense. Exodus 30:11-16 is where God gives instructions about taking a census. This was during the march from Egypt to the Promised Land, when technically God Himself was … Continue reading
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Law of Moses — 2 Samuel 5
We skip over a lot of twists and turns in the saga of David succeeding Saul as King of Israel. During the transition, David was at pains several times to prove he would not hesitate to execute those whose sins … Continue reading
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Historical Footnote for 1 Samuel
We don’t know all that happened, but the narrative in 1 Samuel 1-6 recounts the loss of the Ark of Covenant. It doesn’t say what happened to Shiloh, but the Tabernacle standing there disappears from history. It is quite likely … Continue reading
Law of Moses — Judges 3:12-30
The basic cyclical pattern of Judges goes like this: Israel would engage in idolatry. God would remove their covering and deliver them into an oppressor’s hands. They would pay a hefty tribute to someone who was not a covenant ruler. … Continue reading
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Law of Moses — Joshua 7
Once again we are dealing with Amorites, who are not famous for building much of anything. The east ridge of the Jordan Valley was filled with sites of ancient pagan shrines, mostly in ruins at this time. The Amorite way … Continue reading
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Daniel the Man
The Ancient Near Eastern (ANE) rulers as a whole operated with far greater wisdom than is common in governments today. Their assumptions about reality were radically different from anything in the West; they held to an entirely different epistemology. In … Continue reading
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Law of Moses — Leviticus 24:10-23
We skip over some ritual law that does not apply to us today, except to note that rituals are meant to stir the consciousness of our need for redemption. The narrative turns to a story about a man whose loyalty … Continue reading
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The Spirit of Compliance
Under the Covenant of Christ, we don’t stone our covenant members for their grave sins against shalom as was done under the Covenant of Moses. There are several reasons behind this. First is that the Covenant of Moses was meant … Continue reading
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Discernment 05: Occupy
In general, if a particular health issue doesn’t yield to standard medical treatment, it is likely related to demonic presence. That goes for other shalom failures in life, as well. If it resists sensible moral treatment, then you should suspect … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible History, Biblical Law, demons, geography, Satan, scripture, Western mythology
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Pursue Obedience and Glory
First, two passages from Deuteronomy. “Remember what Amalek did to you on the way as you were coming out of Egypt, how he met you on the way and attacked your rear ranks, all the stragglers at your rear, when … Continue reading