Throughout the Scriptures, God gives people the freedom to choose obedience or disobedience. These choices result in consequences, including blessings and curses. We explore this aspect of God's nature, that He is not controlling or coercive, and what it means for us to imitate this quality. We also tackle the controversial topic of whether this
Moses explains that after the Israelites enter Canaan, they must worship the Lord in the one location He will select. We explore this unusual directive, fulfilled 400 years later through David and Solomon by the construction of the temple in Jerusalem. However, God’s ultimate plan, later introduced by Jesus, was that men from all nations
I Will Choose One Place to Worship (Deuteronomy 12) View Lesson
I Will Choose One Place to Worship (Deuteronomy 12) View Lesson
Throughout the Scriptures, we are warned that false prophets and teachers will seek to deceive God's people. Despite these warnings, why do most Christians think this will not happen in their own church? Understanding these Old and New Testament warnings will prepare us to recognize and deal with false teachers. Teaching Notes Deuteronomy 13 -
Should Christians today care about the distinction between the clean animals (which could be eaten by Jews) vs. the unclean animals (which could not)? Several passages in the New Testament explain that we are no longer bound by these rules. However, early Christians saw in them foreshadowings of important truths that continue. In this lesson,
The Jews were commanded to give a tithe. Should Christians give 10% of their income to the Church? We look at God's expectations for His people around giving (in both the Old and New Testaments), with insights from early Christians as to the kind of generous heart Jesus wants His followers to have! Teaching Notes
Tithing and Being Generous (Deuteronomy 14:22-15:18) View Lesson
Tithing and Being Generous (Deuteronomy 14:22-15:18) View Lesson