Truth 101 Class

  Deuteronomy 23:1-25 emphasize:  Holiness - Those who enter the assembly of the LORD must not be mutilated, illegitimate, or from enemy nations.  Purity is also required within the camp. Compassion - Escaped slaves are to be given refuge and fellow Israelites are not to be charged interest on loans. Integrity - Abominable practices are to be avoided, vows to God are to be fulfilled, and greed is to be resisted, especially when benefitting from a neighbor's property. Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 1-14 What do these laws reveal about God's holiness and the requirements for entering His presence? [NOTE: Consider God's compassion for the outcast (e.g., Isaiah 56:1-8) and the cleansing we receive through Jesus (e.g., 1 John 1:7) ] Verses 15-25 How might these laws guide me in practicing compassion and integrity in my personal life and within my community? For music inspired by this Scripture passage, follo...

  Deuteronomy 22:1-30 provide instructions that emphasize love for neighbor, community responsibility, and moral integrity. Also emphasized is the importance of being set apart by honoring God's created distinctions. And the sexual morality laws particularly relate to the seventh (" You shall not commit adultery ") and tenth (" You shall not covet ") commandments. Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 1-4 Verses 1, 3, and 4 repeat the instruction to not "ignore" helping a neighbor. In what ways do I live out the command to love my neighbor?  Verses 5-11 How well does my life reflect that I am set apart for God? Verse 12 Numbers 15:39 says " And you shall have the tassel, that you may look upon it and remember all the commandments of the LORD and do them. " Is there anything I wear that helps to remind me to obey the LORD? Verses 13-30 What is my reaction to how far our culture has...

  Deuteronomy 21:1-23 provide instructions related to the fifth (" Honor your father and your mother "), sixth (" You shall not murder "), and seventh (" You shall not commit adultery ") commandments.  These include atonement for unsolved murders, regulations for marrying female captives, inheritance rights, and punishment for rebellious sons. This passage concludes with guidelines for executing those sentenced to death by hanging on a tree. This foreshadows Christ, who "redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us--for ... cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree” (Galatians 3:13). Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 1-9 What does the atonement sacrifice demonstrate to me? Verses 10-14 How does God's laws reflect His care for human dignity and the value He places on each person? Verses 15-17 What can I learn from moments when I have chosen personal preference o...