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Deuteronomy 23 - Family of the Unsandaled
How permanent or immovable are some of the laws in Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy 19 - Show no pity for the guilty
The cultural inaccessibility gets deep in parts of Deuteronomy 19-21, but we still find value in their contemplation.
Deuteronomy 17 - You must never return to Egypt
In some specific advice for future kings of Israel we find some useful and relevant ideas.
Deuteronomy 15 - Never lack for needy persons
This phrase is familiar, but it's true call is often overlooked.
Deuteronomy 12 - The place the Lord will choose
An emphasis on "one place of worship" in Deuteronomy 12 becomes the cause of conflict within a generation.
Deuteronomy 6 - The Lord is one
We each have a different discussion point from Deut 6-10.
Deuteronomy 4 - I have taught you statutes
It is remarkable that God describes his Law as having evangelistic effect.
Deuteronomy 2 - A race of giants
We start our journey through Deuteronomy by examining some interesting details in chapters 1 and 2.
Exodus 3 - Compelled by a mighty hand
We explore hardened hearts in the Exodus story to set the context for a season in Deuteronomy.
Proverbs 11 - Delivers from death
Proverbs often speaks of large scale consequences, so how does death relate to rest?
Proverbs 14 - Insult their maker
We redress, and then reconsider, the claim that Proverbs doesn't mention Sabbath.
Proverbs 26 - A scalpel in the hands of a drunk
We try our hand at creating a "modern proverb", but keep finding ones in the bible that are just as relevant!
Proverbs 29 - The rights of the poor
Sabbath rest has a very particular focus on the poor and disadvantaged.
Proverbs 8 - Before he created anything else
Is rhythmic rest the same as metered rest?
Proverbs 18 - who can bear a crushed spirit?
Rest from sickness and suffering is a powerful idea.
Proverbs 20 - False weights and unequal measures
Is vengeance the inverse of forgiveness?
Proverbs 19 - A foolish child
Family can be a refuge of rest, or a tremendous burden.
Proverbs 30 - I am weary and worn out
"Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."
Proverbs 6 - A little more slumber
Stern warnings about the cost of rest?
Proverbs 4 - Restless unless they’re making trouble
The roots of restlessness can be entwined with a desire to do evil.
Proverbs 26 - Wise in their own estimation
It's easy to get caught out when mocking the foolishness of others.
Proverbs 1 - At rest from fear of evil
The wisdom of Proverbs leads to an unconventional discussion of rest.
2 Samuel 9 - I intend to show kindness
What are our covenant-making obligations as part of living the new-covenant life?
Galatians 3 - Christ has rescued us
Many elements of the new and better covenant seem actually already present in the older covenants.
Hebrews 8 - A far better covenant
Not only does Jesus establish a new covenant, but there seems to be something deficient about the old one which is now "obsolete".
Jeremiah 31 - Forget they ever sinned
A new covenant is declared in the Old Testament - one that is "not like the old covenant".
Psalm 86 - A sign of your goodness
What does it mean for Sabbath to be a Sign of the Covenant?
Deut 4 - He commanded you to perform
Finally we encounter "Covenant" intertwined with "Commandment", but what does it mean to perform?
Exodus 19 - My kingdom of priests
After living in Egypt for generations, God remembers his covenant with Abraham's family.
Genesis 32 - Unless you bless me
How does the covenant inheritance work for "Abraham's seed"?