A stiffnecked Rebellious People
April 18, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • Deuteronomy 9
As Moses recaps Israel’s journey, he constantly reminds them of their disobedience. Israel’s rebellion, and their acts of disobedience against the Instructions of YeHoVaH, became a hallmark of the Children of Israel and those who joined themselves to Israel. At the threshold of the Land of Promise, Moses makes it clear why YeHoVaH was fulfilling His part of the Covenant He had made with Israel’s fathers and it had nothing to do with them or their righteousness.
Man Does Not Live On Bread Alone
April 11, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • Deuteronomy 8
YeHoVaH’s promises and blessings are connected to the Covenant He made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel. After forty years of wilderness wandering, because of their lack of faith in YeHoVaH, the Children of Israel had to be reminded of the Covenant they made and how their blessings and promises were contingent upon them keeping their part of the Covenant Agreement.
A Chosen People
April 4, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • Deuteronomy 7
YeHoVaH, a Covenant keeping God, and His Everlasting Covenant with Abraham led to Israel being chosen by Him to enter into a Covenant agreement. As a Chosen People in covenant with and set apart by YeHoVaH, Israel was forbidden to enter into covenant with any other nation and to set themselves apart from all the other nations. YeHoVaH (through Moses) instructed Israel, His chosen people, why they were to remain a set apart people and why they were not to enter into Covenants with the surrounding nations.
Hear, O Israel… by Minister Scott Russell
March 28, 2024 • Scott Russell • Deuteronomy 6
The title of the Book of Deuteronomy comes from the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Bible. It means “second law”, or “repetition of the law”. Deuteronomy consists of a series of Instructions given by YeHoVaH to Moses to teach the Children of Israel. As we enter the 6th Chapter of Deuteronomy, Moses is preparing the new generation to inherit The Land of Promise. From Chapters 5-26 Moses is reciting all the remaining Instructions he had been given by YeHoVaH including his farewell speech to the Israelites teaching them YeHoVaH’s Commandments, Statutes and Laws.
The Covenant Agreement
March 21, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • Deuteronomy 5
As Moses recaps Israel’s journey from Egypt to the threshold of the Promised Land, he recalls the Covenant YeHoVaH made with the descendants of Israel and the great multitude at Mt Sinai. YeHoVaH spoke to the Children of Israel and the multitude face to face until the people refused to have YeHoVaH talk to them any more lest they die. YeHoVaH spoke, the people spoke, and this Chapter recalls the conversation of the Covenant Agreement.
Shema Israel
March 14, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • Deuteronomy 4
Moses was denied entrance into the Promised Land because he heard YeHoVaH’s Instructions and added to them with his words and by his actions. When Moses added to YeHoVaH’s Instructions, he changed what he was told to do and did what was in his heart to do. At the moment of Moses disobedience to YeHoVaH, what Moses desired most was denied and that day Moses learned his most valuable lesson, to Shema YeHoVaH.
Moses’ Prayer Denied
March 7, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • Deuteronomy 3
Moses, the deliverer and Prophet of God to Israel, performed great signs and wonders. His leadership of YeHoVaH’s armies struck terror into the hearts of nations. Moses, whom YeHoVaH spoke to face to face, on several occasions prayed to God on Israel’s behalf and prevented YeHoVaH from destroying Israel because of their rebellion. After forty years of wandering in the vast wilderness and waging war with the armies of kings and nations on their way to the Land of Promise, that which Moses wanted from YeHoVaH, more than anything else, was denied.
A Terror to the Nations
February 29, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • Deuteronomy 2
Moses recapped Israel’s journey from Egypt to the threshold of the Land of Promise. The recap not only reminded the Israelites, and those who joined themselves to Israel, of their unnecessary hardships, plagues, suffering, and death but also exposes some pre-Israel history leading up to Israel becoming a nation. Prior to leading Israel into the Promised Land, YeHoVaH strategized to put the fear of Israel in the hearts of the nations they will dispossess.
The Cost of Rebellion
February 22, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • Deuteronomy 1
Rebellion, an act of disobedience against the Instructions of YeHoVaH, became a hallmark of the Children of Israel and those who joined themselves to Israel. Unnecessary hardship, plagues, suffering, and death followed the Children of Israel from the land of Egypt to the threshold of the Land of Promise. Moses recaps Israel’s journey in this Chapter and the price they were paying for their disobedience.
The 28 Blessings of Deuteronomy 28 Part 4
July 21, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Deuteronomy 28:1–14
YeHoVaH reveals the secret to prosperity in Deuteronomy 28. Deuteronomy 28:1 captures the prerequisite of True Biblical Prosperity. The blessings are for those who obey the Commandments of YeHoVaH, and the curses are for those who disobey. The people had incentives to do the right thing and be blessed. The people knew what YeHoVaH expected of them, there were no surprises. In the Book of Deuteronomy, the Laws are summarized and interpreted. Thus Deuteronomy is, in essence, a Covenant Renewal Document. Part 4 of this 4 part series in Deuteronomy 28 covers Blessings 14-28. 14. Dt 28:8 YeHoVaH shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, 15. Dt 28:8 YeHoVaH shall command the blessing upon all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which YeHoVaH thy God giveth thee. 16. Dt 28:9 YeHoVaH shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of YeHoVaH thy God, and walk in his ways. 17. Dt 28:10 And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of YeHoVaH 18. Dt 28:10 And all people of the earth shall …be afraid of thee. 19. Dt 28:11 And YeHoVaH shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee. 20. Dt 28:11 And the LORD shall make thee plenteous … in the fruit of thy body, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee. 21. Dt 28:11 And the LORD shall make thee plenteous … in the fruit of thy cattle, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee. 22. Dt 28:11 And the LORD shall make thee plenteous ... in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee. 23. Dt 28:12 YeHoVaH shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, 24. Dt 28:12 YeHoVaH shall bless all the work of thine hand 25. Dt 28:12 Thou shalt lend unto many nations 26. Dt 28:12 Thou shalt not borrow. 27. Dt 28:13 And YeHoVaH shall make thee the head, and not the tail; 28. Dt 28:13 Thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; In preparation for the study of The 28 Blessings of Deuteronomy 28 Part 4, please read Deuteronomy 28:1-14.
The 28 Blessings of Deuteronomy 28 Part 3
July 14, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Deuteronomy 28:1–14
YeHoVaH reveals the secret to prosperity in Deuteronomy 28. Deuteronomy 28:1 captures the prerequisite of True Biblical Prosperity. The blessings are for those who obey the Commandments of YeHoVaH, and the curses are for those who disobey. The people had incentives to do the right thing and be blessed. The people knew what YeHoVaH expected of them, there were no surprises. In Part 3 of this 4 part series in Deuteronomy 28, YeHoVaH continues speaking to the nation and also to the individuals within the nation. Blessings 11-13 are discussed. 11. Dt 28:6 Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in 12. Dt 28:6 And blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out. 13. Dt 28:7 YeHoVaH shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways. In preparation for the study of The 28 Blessings of Deuteronomy 28 Part 3, please read Deuteronomy 28:1-14.
The 28 Blessings of Deuteronomy 28 Pt. 2
July 7, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Deuteronomy 28:1–14
YeHoVaH reveals the secret to prosperity in Deuteronomy 28. Deuteronomy 28:1 captures the prerequisite of True Biblical Prosperity. The blessings are for those who obey the Commandments of YeHoVaH, and the curses are for those who disobey. The people had incentives to do the right thing and be blessed. The people knew what YeHoVaH expected of them; there were no surprises. Part 2 of this 4 part series in Deuteronomy 28 captures the benefits of a Torah Observant Life and covers Blessings 4-10. 4. Dt 28:4 A blessing on the fruit of your body. 5. Dt 28:4 Blessing on the fruit of your land. Your land will be fertile. Let it rest. 6. Dt 28:4 The fruit of your livestock. Your oxen and cattle will be fertile. 7. Dt 28:4 The young of your cattle will grow strong and be fruitful; not sickly and weak. 8. Dt 28:4 And flocks: goats, geese, ducks, chicken, etc. 9. Dt 28:5 A blessing on your grain-basket: barley, wheat, oats, rice, etc. 10. Dt 28:5 And kneading-bowl: challah, matza, breads, cakes, etc. In preparation for the study of The 28 Blessings of Deuteronomy 28 Part 2, please read Deuteronomy 28:1-14.
The 28 Blessings of Deuteronomy 28 Pt. 1
June 30, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Deuteronomy 28:1–14
YeHoVaH reveals the secret to prosperity in Deuteronomy 28. Deuteronomy 28:1 captures the prerequisite of True Biblical Prosperity. The blessings are for those who obey the Commandments of YeHoVaH, and the curses are for those who disobey. The people had incentives to do the right thing and be blessed. The people knew what YeHoVaH expected of them, there were no surprises. Part 1 of this 4 part series in Deuteronomy 28 covers 5 reasons why the Prosperity Gospel does not work and Blessings 1-3. 1. Dt 28:1 YeHoVaH thy Elohim will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: 2. Dt 28:3 Blessed shalt thou be in the city 3. Dt 28:3 and blessed shalt thou be in the field. In preparation for the study of The 28 Blessings of Deuteronomy 28 Part 1, please read Deuteronomy 28:1-14.