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In Your Mouth and In Your Heart (Deuteronomy 30:11-14)

The passage in view, later quoted by Paul in Romans 10, is especially relevant to Christians today. Evangelical Protestants have taken it out of context to introduce the last step of their popular ‘Romans Road’ presentation of the gospel to unbelievers. Here we strive to reclaim its original intended meaning and expose the watered-down evangelical

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The Mercy of God (Deuteronomy 30:1-10)

The previous chapters focused on God's justice. Here, we see the mercy of God: how He blesses and rejoices over His people when they turn back to Him after going astray. Understanding the lavish mercy of God will have a profound impact on our Christian walk, including God's expectation that Christ's followers generously grant mercy

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No Bitter Root Among You (Deuteronomy 29)

Moses warns the people that when they cross into Canaan, there must be “no bitter root” among them. That admonition is repeated later in Hebrews, addressed to Christians. In this lesson, we explore the practical applications for us today. This is a call for us to be courageous in addressing sin and bitterness, in a

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Teach Us to Pray (2026)

In Luke 11, Jesus' disciples ask Him to teach them to pray. Why? They certainly had been taught to pray as Jews. Could it be that they saw Jesus praying in a very different way? This lesson, based on insights from an early Christian teacher, helps us consider the meaning of "the Lord's prayer" and

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Your Life Shall Hang Before Your Eyes (Deuteronomy 28)

Here, Moses gives classic conditional promises to Israel: blessings if they obey and graphic curses if they do not. This reminds us of promises of Jesus that likewise include important conditions. This chapter also contains a remarkable, faith-building prophecy of the crucifixion of Christ, one recognized by many early Christians writers but largely unknown today. Teaching

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The Ultimate Curse (Deuteronomy 27)

Moses explains that after the Israelites cross the Jordan River and enter Canaan, they must build a special altar on Mount Ebal. Then the Levites will pronounce a series of curses on the nation that will fall on them if they violate commands from the Law of Moses. The final curse is a catch-all. Paul will

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One Final Commandment in the Law (Deuteronomy 26)

The last rule given by Moses is to protect them from dangers associated with prosperity. After they enter Canaan, they are to set aside special offerings from the firstfruits of the land. The Lord knows that material prosperity will tempt His people to forget Him, leading them to become prideful and self-reliant. We then consider

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Lessons We Can Learn from Peter

While many Christians focus much more on the life and writings of Paul than on those of Peter, we respectfully challenge that approach. There is much we can learn from Peter, the first among the twelve apostles. This lesson highlights eight practical lessons from the fisherman, including humility, the fear of God, evangelism, effective teaching,

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Do Not Muzzle the Ox (Deuteronomy 25)

This chapter introduces a surprising range of topics. They include classic ‘Eastern’ or allegorical style prophecies that foreshadow: Jesus on the cross, victory over Satan, and the basis for providing financial support to those in ministry. We also uncover a detail that could shed light on a question Christians have raised through the ages: “Why

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The Kindness of God (Deuteronomy 24:5-22)

Here, in the heart of the Old Testament, we see God's compassionate nature. This provides a clear picture of the importance of what Jesus called "the second greatest commandment". We also consider the important biblical principle that fathers will not be punished for the sins of their sons, nor will sons be punished for the

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