Tag Archives: Law of Moses

Law of Moses — 1 Kings 1

Posted on September 26, 2020 by ehurst

This is a long read, but there are important elements of feudalism in how this all happened. And Eastern feudalism is a prerequisite for the Covenant. David had 20 sons; 11 were considered in line for the throne. Amnon was … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 2 Samuel 24

Posted on September 19, 2020 by ehurst

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 21:1-14

Posted on September 12, 2020 by ehurst

The Books of Samuel appear to have been written by Samuel’s School of the Prophets. It is not a dry chronology like the Chronicles, which was likely drawn from the royal archives. But typical of some Hebrew prophets, the writers … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Posted on September 5, 2020 by ehurst

We skip over some of the highs and lows of David’s regal manner to look at something that reveals a lot about how the Covenant worked. David should have gone to the field with his army. If the battle didn’t … Continue reading →

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The Bible on Trust

Posted on August 30, 2020 by ehurst

When discussing high-trust versus low-trust in human culture, I want to note something about Scripture’s position. If you review the Covenant of Moses, the commands lay out an expectation of high trust. You’ll see requirements to return your neighbor’s wandering … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 2 Samuel 7

Posted on August 29, 2020 by ehurst

For once the passage very nearly speaks for itself. Yet the lesson here is critical to understanding the Covenant of Moses. The potential for what God promised here was very much in the Covenant, but the direction it took added … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 2 Samuel 6

Posted on August 22, 2020 by ehurst

Sometimes the specific rules do matter. The Ark of the Covenant was regarded as God’s Throne, the Mercy Seat. It could not be treated as any mere talisman. The issue was not the Ark itself but that it represented the … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 28:7-19

Posted on August 8, 2020 by ehurst

Apologies for the delay in posting this lesson; we had guests this evening and the noise prevented my working on this until rather late. The Philistines were on the warpath again, ready to humble Israel and make them pay tribute. … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 24

Posted on August 1, 2020 by ehurst

In the previous chapter of our text, David and his men had narrowly escaped Saul’s pursuit simply by being on the other side of the same mountain, somewhere near Maon, in the southeastern Judean wilderness. As Saul’s troops began circling … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 22:6-23

Posted on July 25, 2020 by ehurst

It’s very easy to get lost in the fascinating details of the conflict between Saul in his deepening madness, and David in his growing faith. It was the King’s paranoia that drove David out of his position in Saul’s court. … Continue reading →

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