VII.There can be little doubt this passage is about “commandments.” After all, we read, “This entire commandment that I command you today … whether or not you would keep his commandments…. Therefore keep the commandments of the Lord your God … Continue reading
IV.The other day I came across these words in Leviticus, Do what I tell you;live the way I tell you.I am the God who makes you holy.(Leviticus 20:8, The Message) These sentences from Deuteronomy speak to what the Israleites had … Continue reading
I.As this post is sent out today, it is the day after the Third Sunday in Lent. The Gospel reading for yesterday was Luke 13:1-9. In verses 1-5 of that reading twice Jesus addresses the question of the relation of … Continue reading
VII.We notice people who are our neighbors, people who are poor, people who are poor and needy laborers, people who are aliens, people who are orphans, and people who are widows. Where do you find yourself in this passage? VIII.Deuteronomy … Continue reading
IV.We see the neighbor and the poor mentioned. Who else do these words bring into our view? V.Deuteronomy 24:10-21 (New Revised Standard Version) When you make your neighbor a loan of any kind, you shall not go into the house … Continue reading
I.Last week we read about officials, judges, and priests. We take a different focus this week on how justice works in our communities. We’ll start as we did last week, reading and rereading the passage and taking note of who … Continue reading
VII.Where might we find ourselves in these words? VIII.Deuteronomy 16:18-20 (New Revised Standard Version) You shall appoint judges and officials throughout your tribes, in all your towns that the Lord your God is giving you, and they shall render just … Continue reading
IV.How are the “tribes” to keep a clear vision of justice in sight? V.Deuteronomy 16:18-20 (New Revised Standard Version) You shall appoint judges and officials throughout your tribes, in all your towns that the Lord your God is giving you, … Continue reading
I.Let’s take this as our starting place this week – “Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue”Deuteronomy 16:20 With that as our lens, let’s read (and reread) these passages paying attention to all that is reported to go into pursuing … Continue reading
I.Let’s begin our reading of this passage paying attention to who is mentioned and the actions that are mentioned. II.Exodus 23:1-12 (New Revised Standard Version) You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with the wicked … Continue reading