Truth 101 Class

  Deuteronomy 12:15-32 continue detailing God's instructions regarding worship. These verses distinguish between offerings to be made at the place the LORD chooses versus animals intended for food within the towns. This passage highlights the sanctity of blood and closes with warnings against serving pagan gods. Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 15-28 How do the instructions regarding blood (vv. 16, 23-25, 27) connect to what Christ accomplished on the cross?  [NOTE:  Leviticus 17:11 says "For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life."] What do the instructions regarding the Levite (vv. 18-19 and 12) indicate about my part in God's ministry? How do these verses show that God's desire is for all to "go well with you" (vv. 25 & 28) ? Verses 29-32 What warning do...

  Deuteronomy 12:1-14 begin detailing God's statutes and rules for His people, giving instructions regarding worship. Chapters 12-16 primarily focus on God, similar to the first four commandments, while chapters 17-26 focus more on others, similar to the last six commandments. Thus, this passage relates to the first four commandments (see Exodus 20:3-8 or Deuteronomy 5:7-12): You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 1-4 In these verses, Israel is instructed to destroy the pagan places of worship and to avoid worshipping God in the way the Canaanites worshipped their idols. What worldly influences might hinder our ...