“You must purge the evil from among you(Deut. 22:21-22)” Today’s passage speaks strictly about sexual sins within the community of Israel the most private and hidden sins of humanity. God commands His people to “purge the evil from among you,” even the most secret ones. The reason is simple: God is holy. The scripture “Be […]
“Make tassels on the four corners of the cloak you wear(Deut. 22:12).” As I read through the various regulations in Deuteronomy 22, I am struck by the incredibly meticulous touch of God. It is amazing that the vast Creator of the entire universe guides the minute details of our humble lives with such precision. Yet,
“Accept this atonement for your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, Lord, and do not hold your people guilty of the blood of an innocent person. Then the bloodshed will be atoned for and you will have purged from yourselves the guilt of shedding innocent blood, since you have done what is right in the
“When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you……. He shall say: “Hear, Israel: Today you are going into battle against your enemies.
