April 23, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 1—3
The book of Deuteronomy is Moses' final message and is a call to covenant obedience. This is central to Deuteronomy and is what would make God's people unique and strong among their enemies. Covenant obedience is the guide on this journey of, "go and possess."
Remembering the Covenant with God - Part 1
April 30, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 4
"Listen, Oh Israel." So begins this passage when, after 38 years of wandering in the wilderness, the Israelites are postured for possessing the promised land. Moses' message is a challenge and a reminder that begins with listen so that this generation doesn't repeat the mistakes of the past. With applications for today, the Lord wants his people to go and possess, not forgetting who they are in covenant relationship, holy and set apart.
Remembering the Covenant with God - Part 2
May 7, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 5
Beginning here in chapter five, Moses summons all Israel to hear the decrees and laws, and to learn and apply them. Next, Moses declares The Ten Commandments and along with it, reminds the people of key elements in this first-ever covenant relationship between Jehovah God and His chosen people. This is a clarion call to the heart, if we have ears to hear.
The Great Commandment
May 14, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 6
Moses continues to lay the foundation for the Israelites and their children to keep the decrees and commands, "So that it may go well with you and that you may increase greatly." The target is your heart and God wants all of it; love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your strength. Jesus quoted
Privileges & Responsibilities of the Lord's People
May 21, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 7—8
This study begins with a metaphor for spiritual victory, the call to go and conquer giants in a foreign land that is not our home. With the call to go comes a test; will we follow in obedience? Why do we go, what is the basis for going, and what is the reward? What is the consequence of failure or refusal? Join Pastor Lloyd for this timeless lesson that is as applicable today as it has ever been.
God's Blessing on Believing
June 4, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 9—11
"Hear, O Israel!" This is Moses' repeated call as he gives final warnings and reminders to the people as they prepare to cross into the promised land. As God's people walk in obedience, according to God's promises, the challenges are greater than you and I, stretching us far beyond our abilities. We can't stand against such giants, but the Lord can. This is a look at some of the reasons we fail and the basis for blessing and cursing.
Priority One: Keeping the Lord First
June 11, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 12—14
"These are the statutes and judgments which you shall carefully observe," begins this twelfth chapter, spoken to the new generation on the brink of the promised land. This is a close examination of the first commandment that says to worship no other god and takes a close look at true worship. Will you be ready when it comes to resisting that which is false? It all comes back to the first command of no other gods!
Honorable Before God
June 18, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 15—16
How important is it that we impact the next generation for good, that we inspire, lead, and influence? There are many ways to do so, but one way is by caring for the poor and protecting the under-privileged. This study also looks at the three feasts required to honor the Lord. This is about having a heart to love God and to serve others sacrifically. But what does that look like? Let's jump in.
Handling Sticky Situations
July 2, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 17—19
Those who don't believe in and follow after the Lord will suffer devastating loss in this life. We can learn that the hard way or learn it from the mistakes recorded in these books of the Law. It begins with putting God first, tolerating no departure from the covenant. Our relationship with God should be reflected in fair and honorable dealings with one another. This is a study on the Biblical instructions for handling the inevitable, "sticky situations.”
Warfare Without and Within
July 9, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 20—21
The Law is a reflection of God's character, it is a mirror and a tutor, written as an example and a guide. This aspect of God and his Law as a tutor is ultimately written to lead us to Christ as we soldier on in daily battles. This is a look at God's guidelines for warfare in a godless culture.
Kindness and Purity
July 16, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 22—23
What are the laws for kindness and purity toward our neighbor and the penalties for violation? Why wouldn't we obey such laws? Continuing with the theme of kindness, we find a principle at work of maintaining distinctions between various things. This teaching also includes laws of sexual morality, cleanliness and purity, and keeping of vows.
Working Out Love Through Charity and Justice
July 23, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 24:1—26:15
The detail and depth of instruction we find in Deuteronomy regarding how we treat each other shows how important this is to the heart of God. This segment of Deuteronomy addresses divorce, marriage and re-marriage, respect for privacy, perversion of justice, laws of first fruits and more. Knowing and practicing the principles God has laid out is what sets us apart and makes us holy.
The Blessing of Biblical Curses - Part 1
July 30, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 26:16—28:14
Did you ever think about why your soul is so valuable to God? The instructions given for every aspect of life should leave no doubt about that. As such, there are commandments to be obeyed and methods for not forgetting. There are also curses and consequences for disobedience as for any child. Consider how the blessings and curses work together so that God's people are truly holy and set apart.
The Blessing of Biblical Curses - Part 2
August 27, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 28:15—29:29
When we see the mistakes of others, or of previous generations, will we be wise and learn from it? The curses we study in these passages are meant to be instructive; God wants us to consider the cost for disobedience which opens the door to the curses. This is an in-depth look at the curses and the implicit warning: don't forsake the covenant. Serve God or be enslaved.
Promise of a New Heart
September 3, 2017 • Pastor Lloyd Pulley • Deuteronomy 30
Truly as we study the history of the Hebrew Nation we see the sad inditement on the nature of people, choosing the very things that God warns against. But we have a choice and He puts it like this: I have set before you today life and death. He implores us to choose life. This is how we live and prosper in the land. In this thirtieth chapter we find the promise of a new circumcision and a new heart.
