Truth 101 Class

  Deuteronomy 14:22-29 provide instructions on tithing, similar to Leviticus 27:30-33 or Numbers 18:21-29. This passage connects tithing to fearing the LORD, rejoicing, and blessing others. Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 22-23 What does tithing teach me about worship or fearing the LORD? Verses 24-27 Verse 26 encourages rejoicing, and 2 Corinthians 9:7 says God loves a cheerful giver. How can I be joyful in giving? Verses 28-29 In what ways am I using the blessings God has given me to help and care for others in need?

  Deuteronomy 14:1-21 distinguishes between clean and unclean animals, similar to Leviticus 11. God's people are to live in holiness, set apart and different from pagan nations both in diet and practice. Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 1-2 How should knowing that I am also adopted, set apart, chosen, and treasured by God impact the way I live? Verses 3-21 How do Peter's experiences in Acts 10-11 deepen my understanding of God's laws about clean and unclean? (Ex: "Do not call something unclean if God has made it clean" (Acts 10:15b) or "God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean" (Acts 10:28b))

  Deuteronomy 13 warns against being led astray to follow other gods by false prophets or leaders (vv. 1-5), close relations like family and friends (vv. 6-11), or the surrounding society (vv. 12-18). Several themes are also repeated: Warnings not to go after gods we have not KNOWN (vv. 2, 6, 13) Exhortations to love God, walk in His ways, fear God, keep His commandments, obey Him, serve Him, and hold fast to Him (vv. 13:3-4; 10:12-13, 20) Commands to purge evil from our midst (vv.13:5, 17:7, 19:19, 21:21, 22:21, 24:7, and 1 Cor 5:13) Emphasis on doing what is right in the sight of the LORD rather than what is right in our own eyes (vv. 13:18, 12:8,25,28)  Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 1-5 How can we guard against being led astray by false prophets? Verses 6-11 Why is the punishment so severe for leading others astray, even for close relatives and friends? Verses 12-18 How can I stand firm in my faith when ...