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Law of Moses — Leviticus 26

The balance of chapter 25 gave us the exceptions to Jubilee and basic right of redemption. God is the one who divided up the Promised Land, and it was He who decided what could be redeemed, so as to keep … Continue reading

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Law of Moses — Leviticus 20

This is an austere chapter, enumerating a list of sins for which the death penalty is demanded. That would be hard to understand if you fail to realize that all of these represent pagan practices. The chapter begins and ends … Continue reading

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Law of Moses — Leviticus 19:1-17

This is one of the richest chapters in the Bible, showcasing a wide array of moral treasures. We can’t cover it in one lesson, so we’ll be here a while. A fundamental expression of reverence for God is to revere … Continue reading

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Law of Moses — Exodus 23:1-9

Scripture never says that all are equal. It does say that justice is justice regardless of who is involved. Some things are wrong in themselves. It’s not a question of the person standing before the court, but of you standing … Continue reading

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Law of Moses — Exodus 22:16-31

A major concept in Biblical Law is defilement. There are certain things that make individuals defiled, but there are other things that make the whole community defiled. The secret sin of Achan in hiding plunder in his tent defiled the … Continue reading

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A Different Standard from the Herd

If you dig into the Law of Moses, you’ll find references to stoning as a primary means of execution for capital sins. There are a dozen instances where it is commanded: Touching Mt. Sinai during the meeting with God (Ex … Continue reading

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What You Know Is Right

It’s here. Don’t let this come across as melodramatic. It may be difficult to see, but I believe your heart will know it’s true. There’s a really good reason for our difficulty: The Spirit Realm is not affected by our … Continue reading

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Covenant Hedge Protection

A lot of folks are perplexed about Luke 13:1-5. The teachings I’ve seen attached to this passage are all over the map. Let’s step back a moment. What is the one thing Jesus preached from the start? “Repent, for the … Continue reading

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His Glory Is Our Command

I want to support Jack’s post about marriage as a means to God’s glory. You can be sure most of the world will reject his message. There is this totally bogus mythology about how godly men can sacrifice their divine … Continue reading

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The Labels Mean Nothing

Let me clarify something: When I say I don’t support either side in the current US political battle, that is a strategic position. In the long run, none of the various competing sides represents what I see in Biblical Law. … Continue reading

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