Deuteronomy 22: Do You Know What Gravel Tastes Like?

Deuteronomy 22: Do You Know What Gravel Tastes Like?

In Deuteronomy 22, the command to restore lost property becomes a powerful lesson on integrity, teaching that keeping what does not belong to us may feel rewarding for a moment but ultimately leaves the bitter taste of “gravel” in the soul.

Deuteronomy 21: I Used To Be Fearful Of This Chapter, Now I Am Grateful

In Deuteronomy 21, what first appears to be a scary chapter about rebellion and judgment becomes a powerful picture of the gospel as the author realizes that Jesus became the cursed and condemned substitute on the tree for every rebellious sinner deserving death.

Deuteronomy 20: Contagious Fear

In Deuteronomy 20, Moses warns that fear spreads like a disease among God’s people and teaches that victory in battle comes when faith-filled voices remind us that God is with us while fearful voices are removed from influencing the fight.

Deuteronomy 19: A Commandment That Will Get Some Help

Deuteronomy 19 reminds God’s people that careless slander destroys lives, steals reputations, and must never be treated lightly.

Deuteronomy 18: You Need Strength and Discernment to Fight the Sniffing Dog Test

Deuteronomy 18 warns Israel that following God will require both strength to resist the obvious darkness of the surrounding culture and discernment to recognize false voices and counterfeit prophets within the community who appear spiritual but speak presumptuously in God’s name.