Category: Deuteronomy

Membership Has Its Privileges … and Responsibilities

March 17, 2014

When one reads the book of Deuteronomy, one must understand the distinction between cultural practices and transcultural principles. For example, in Deuteronomy 17:1, God commands the Israelites to sacrifice perfect animals. Any animal that is blemished is deemed unacceptable for use in God’s sacred worship ceremonies. Therefore, as Christians no longer bound by the Ceremonial Law, we keep … More Membership Has Its Privileges … and Responsibilities

Getting Back to Old-School Christian Education

March 15, 2014

In Moses’ final sermons, which are presented in the book of Deuteronomy, he is encouraging Israelite parents to disciple the next generation. They are to be consumed with family devotions, corporate worship, Sunday school, Bible classes, and Christian education. Using symbolic language, parents are to inscribe God’s Word are their own hearts, on their own … More Getting Back to Old-School Christian Education