The Book of Deuteronomy, the last book of the Five Books of Moses, is composed of a number of motifs and themes that are also pillars of the Yom Kippur liturgy. While Yom Kippur falls on the 10th day ...

I recently felt heartbreak when my daughter, shortly after receiving her first Bible, stumbled onto Deuteronomy 20, which commands Israelites to kill all that breathes in Canaan (vv. 16–18). I’m a ...

An overview of the historical background and theology of Deuteronomy to help you develop your sermon series and apply it to your hearers. While some of the titles given to these books—most of which ...

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We’ve all heard the myth of buying a painting at a garage sale only to realize it is a priceless work of a master. The true value was overlooked. We only know the value of something when we look ...

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A brief devotional on Deuteronomy 30:19 showing how Israel’s history highlights our daily choice between life and blessing or ...