Day 75 of the 2nd Bible Study Journey - 16 Mar 2022 reflections
Day 75, 16 Mar 2022
1) Detueronomy 21:10 - 25
DEUTERONOMY 21
Marrying Female Captives
10 When you go forth to war against your enemies, and the Lord your God
has delivered them into your hands, and you have taken them captive,
11 and you see among the captives a beautiful woman, and have a desire
for her to have her as your wife,
12 then you are to bring her home to your house, and she is to shave
her head and trim her nails.
13 She must also discard the clothing of her captivity and shall remain
in your house, and mourn her father and her mother for a full month.
After that you may have relations with her, and be her husband,
and she will be your wife.
14 (Ge 34:2; Dt 22:19) It will be, if you are not pleased with her, then you
must let her go wherever she pleases, but you may not sell her at all for
money, nor are you to make merchandise of her, because you have humbled her.
The Right of the Firstborn
15 (Ge 29:33; 1Sa 1:4-5) If a man has two wives, one beloved
and another unloved, and both have borne him children,
both the loved one and the unloved one,
and if the firstborn son is hers that is unloved,
16 (1Ch 26:10; 5:2) then it must be, when he gives his sons the inheritance
which he has, that he may not make the firstborn son of the loved come
before the son of the unloved, who was indeed the firstborn.
17 (Ge 49:3; 25:31-34) On the contrary, he must acknowledge
the son of the unloved for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion
of all that he has, for he is the beginning of his strength.
The right of the firstborn is his.
Dealing With a Rebellious Son
18 (Ex 20:12; Lev 19:3) If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son,
who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother,
and who, when they have disciplined him, will not listen to them,
19 then his father and his mother are to lay hold of him and bring him
out to the elders of his city, to the gate of his city.
20 (Pr 20:1) They shall say to the elders of his city,
"This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not listen to us.
He is a glutton and a drunkard."
21 (Lev 24:16; Dt 13:5) Then all the men of his city must stone him
with stones, until he dies. In this way you are to remove the evil
from among you, and all Israel shall hear and fear.
Various Laws
22 (Dt 22:26; Ac 23:29) If a man has committed a sin worthy of death
and is executed, and you hang him on a tree,
23 (Gal 3:13; Lev 18:25) then his body must not remain all night on the tree,
but you must bury him that day (for he that is hanged is accursed of God)
so that your land may not be defiled, which the Lord your God is giving
you for an inheritance.
[10] When thou goest forth to war against thine enemies, and the LORD thy
God hath delivered them into thine hands, and thou hast taken them captive,
[11] And seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire unto
her, that thou wouldest have her to thy wife;
[12] Then thou shalt bring her home to thine house; and she shall shave her
head, and pare her nails;
[13] And she shall put the raiment of her captivity from off her, and shall
remain in thine house, and bewail her father and her mother a full month:
and after that thou shalt go in unto her, and be her husband, and she shall
be thy wife.
[14] And it shall be, if thou have no delight in her, then thou shalt let
her go whither she will; but thou shalt not sell her at all for money, thou
shalt not make merchandise of her, because thou hast humbled her.
[15] If a man have two wives, one beloved, and another hated, and they have
born him children, both the beloved and the hated; and if the firstborn son
be hers that was hated:
[16] Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he
hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son
of the hated, which is indeed the firstborn:
[17] But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, by
giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he is the beginning of
his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.
[18] If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the
voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have
chastened him, will not hearken unto them:
[19] Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out
unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;
[20] And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is
stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a
drunkard.
[21] And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die:
so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and
fear.
[22] And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be to be put
to death, and thou hang him on a tree:
[23] His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in
any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that
thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an
inheritance.
DEUTERONOMY 22
1 (Ex 23:4-5; Dt 22:3-4) You must not see your brother's ox or his sheep
go astray and hide yourself from them. You must certainly bring them
back to your brother.
2 If your brother is not near you or if you do not know him, then you are
to bring it to your own house, and it will be with you until your brother
seeks after it. Then you must return it to him.
3 In the same way, you must do so with his donkey, with his clothing,
and with anything lost by your brother which he has lost and you have found.
You must not hide yourself from him.
4 You are not to see your brother's donkey or his ox fall down by the way
and hide yourself from them. You certainly must help him to lift them up.
5 (Dt 18:12) A woman must not wear man's clothing, nor is a man to put
on a woman's clothing. For all that do so are abominations
to the Lord your God.
6 (Lev 22:28) If you happen to notice a bird's nest along the way,
in any tree or on the ground, whether they be young ones or eggs,
and the mother is sitting on the young or on the eggs, you are not
to take the mother from the young.
7 (Dt 4:40) You must certainly let the mother go, but you may take
the young for yourself, so that it may be well with you,
and that you may prolong your days.
8 (Ex 22:6) When you build a new house, you must make a guard
rail for your roof so that you bring no blood guilt on your house,
should anyone fall from there.
9 (Lev 19:19) You must not sow your vineyard with two kinds of seeds,
or the fruit of your seed which you have sown and the fruit of your
vineyard will be defiled.
10 (2Co 6:14-16) You must not plow with an ox and a donkey together.
11 (Lev 19:19) You must not wear clothing made of a material of wool
and linen together.
12 (Mt 23:5) You must make tassels on the four quarters of your clothing
with which you cover yourself.
Laws About Marriage
13 (Ge 29:2) 1If any man takes a wife and has sexual relations with her
and then rejects her,
14 and accuses her of impropriety and publicly
defames her, saying, "I married this woman, but when I had sexual
relations with her, I found her not to be a virgin,"
15 then the father and mother of the girl must produce evidence of the girl's
virginity to the elders of the city at the gate.
16 The girl's father must say to the elders,
"I gave my daughter to this man to wife, and he has rejected her.
17 What is more, he has accused her of impropriety, saying,
'I did not find your daughter to be a virgin.' However, this is the evidence
of my daughter's virginity."
And they shall spread the cloth before the elders of the city.
18 The elders of that city must take that man and punish him,
19 (Dt 22:29; Mt 19:8-9) and they must fine him a hundred shekels
{About 2 1/2 pounds, or 1.2 kilograms. } of silver and give them
to the father of the girl, because he has publicly humiliated
a virgin of Israel. Then she is to remain his wife. He may not divorce
her all his days.
20 But if the accusation is true, and the evidence of virginity
does not exist for the girl,
21 (Ge 34:7; Dt 13:5) then they shall bring the girl out to the door of
her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones
until she dies, because she has brought disgrace into Israel,
to act like a whore in her father's house.
In this way you may purge the evil from among you.
22 (Lev 20:10; Heb 13:4) If a man is discovered lying with a married woman,
then both of them must die, both the man that lay with the woman,
and the woman. In this way you may purge the evil from Israel.
23 (Mt 1:18-19) If a girl who is a virgin is engaged to a man,
and another man finds her in the city and has sexual relations with her,
24 (Dt 21:14; 22:21-22) then you must bring them both out to the gate
of that city and you must stone them with stones until they die,
the girl because she did not cry out even though in the city,
and the man because he has violated his neighbor's wife.
In this way you may purge the evil from among you.
25 But if a man finds an engaged girl in the field,
and the man forces her and rapes her, then only the man
that raped her shall die.
26 (Dt 21:22) However, you are to do nothing to the girl.
There is no sin worthy of death in the girl, for just as
when a man rises against his neighbor and murders him,
so is this matter.
27 For he found her in the field, the engaged girl cried out,
but there was no one to save her.
28 (Ex 22:16-17) If a man finds a girl who is a virgin who is not engaged
and seizes her and lies with her and they are discovered,
29 (Dt 21:14; 22:19) then the man who lay with her must give fifty shekels
{About 1 1/4 pounds, or 575 grams.} of silver to the girl's father,
and she shall be his wife because he has violated her.
He may not divorce her all his days.
30 (Lev 18:8; Dt 27:20) A man must not marry his father's wife and
in this way dishonor his father.
Deuteronomy 22
[1] Thou shalt not see the brother's ox or his sheep go astray, and hide
thyself from them: thou shalt in any case bring them again unto thy brother.
[2] And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then
thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it shall be with thee until
thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again.
[3] In like manner shalt thou do with his ass; and so shalt thou do with his
raiment; and with all lost thing of thy brother's, which he hath lost, and
thou hast found, shalt thou do likewise: thou mayest not hide thyself.
[4] Thou shalt not see thy brother's ass or his ox fall down by the way, and
hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely help him to lift them up again.
[5] The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall
a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the
LORD thy God.
[6] If a bird's nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on
the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon
the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam with the young:
[7] But thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee;
that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.
[8] When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for
thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from
thence.
[9] Thou shalt not sow thy vineyard with divers seeds: lest the fruit of thy
seed which thou hast sown, and the fruit of thy vineyard, be defiled.
[10] Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.
[11] Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen
together.
[12] Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture,
wherewith thou coverest thyself.
[13] If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her,
[14] And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name
upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her
not a maid:
[15] Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring
forth the tokens of the damsel's virginity unto the elders of the city in
the gate:
[16] And the damsel's father shall say unto the elders, I gave my daughter
unto this man to wife, and he hateth her;
[17] And, lo, he hath given occasions of speech against her, saying, I found
not thy daughter a maid; and yet these are the tokens of my daughter's
virginity. And they shall spread the cloth before the elders of the city.
[18] And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;
[19] And they shall amerce him in an hundred shekels of silver, and give
them unto the father of the damsel, because he hath brought up an evil name
upon a virgin of Israel: and she shall be his wife; he may not put her away
all his days.
[20] But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not found for
the damsel:
[21] Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house,
and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because
she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house:
so shalt thou put evil away from among you.
[22] If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they
shall both of them die, both the man that lay with the woman, and the woman:
so shalt thou put away evil from Israel.
[23] If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and a man
find her in the city, and lie with her;
[24] Then ye shall bring them both out unto the gate of that city, and ye
shall stone them with stones that they die; the damsel, because she cried
not, being in the city; and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbour's
wife: so thou shalt put away evil from among you.
[25] But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force
her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her shall die:
[26] But unto the damsel thou shalt do nothing; there is in the damsel no
sin worthy of death: for as when a man riseth against his neighbour, and
slayeth him, even so is this matter:
[27] For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and
there was none to save her.
[28] If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, which is not betrothed, and
lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found;
[29] Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's father
fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled
her, he may not put her away all his days.
[30] A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's
skirt.
DEUTERONOMY 23
Exclusion From the Assembly
1 No one who is emasculated or has his male organ cut off
may enter the assembly of the Lord.
2 (Zec 9:6) No one of illegitimate birth may enter the assembly
of the Lord. Even to his tenth generation no one related to him
may enter the assembly of the Lord.
3 (Ne 13:1-2) No Ammonite or Moabite may enter the assembly
of the Lord. Even to their tenth generation they may not enter
the assembly of the Lord forever,
4 (Ne 13:2; 2Pe 2:15) because they refused you bread and water
on the way, when you came from out of Egypt and because
they hired Balaam, the son of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia,
against you to curse you.
5 Nevertheless, the Lord your God would not listen to Balaam.
Instead the Lord your God turned the curse into a blessing
on you because the Lord your God loves you.
6 (Ezr 9:12) You are not ever to seek their peace nor their prosperity
all your days.
7 (Ex 22:21; Dt 10:19; Ex 23:9) You are not to abhor an Edomite,
for he is your brother. You shall not abhor an Egyptian,
because you were a foreigner in his land.
8 The children who are born of them may enter the assembly
of the Lord in their third generation.
Uncleanness in the Camp
9 When the army goes out against your enemies, then keep yourself
from every wicked thing.
10 (Lev 15:16) If there be among you any man who is not clean because
of a nocturnal emission, then he must leave the camp. He may not re-enter
the camp.
11 (Lev 14:9; 15:5) And it must be that when evening comes, he must wash
himself with water, and at sunset he may re-enter the camp.
12 You must also have a place outside the camp where one may go outside.
13 You must have a spade among your equipment, and it must be,
when you relieve yourself outside, you must dig there
and turn and cover up your excrement.
14 (Lev 26:12) For the Lord your God walks in the midst of your camp,
to deliver you, and to defeat your enemies before you. Therefore,
your camp must be holy, so that He does not see any indecent thing
among you, and turn away from you.
Various Laws
15 (1Sa 30:15) You must not deliver back to his master a slave
who has escaped from his master to you.
16 (Ex 22:21) He is to dwell with you, even among you,
in a place which he shall choose in one of your towns, where he prefers.
You must not oppress him.
17 (Lev 19:29; 2Ki 23:7) There must never be a cult prostitute among
the daughters of Israel nor a cult prostitute among the sons of Israel.
18 (Dt 23:21) You must never bring the wage of a prostitute
or the wage of a dog into the house of the Lord your God for any vow,
for both of these are abominations to the Lord your God.
19 (Ex 22:25; Lev 25:35-37; Ps 15:5) You must not charge interest
on a loan to your brother: interest on money, interest on food,
or on anything that may be lent with interest.
20 (Dt 15:10; 15:3) You may charge interest to a foreigner,
but to your brother you may not lend with interest
so that the Lord your God may bless you in all to which
you set your hand in the land which you are entering to possess.
21 (Ecc 5:4-5; Dt 23:18) When you make a vow to the Lord your God,
you must not be slow to pay it, for the Lord your God will surely
require it of you, and it would be a sin to you.
22 But if you refrain from making a vow, it will not be a sin to you.
23 That which goes out of your lips you must keep and do,
even a freewill offering, just as you have vowed to the Lord your God,
what you have promised with your mouth.
24 When you go into your neighbor's vineyard, you may eat grapes
to your fill at your own pleasure, but you may not put any in your basket.
25 (Mk 2:23) When you enter into the standing grain of your neighbor,
you may pluck the ears with your hand, but you may not use a sickle
on your neighbor's standing grain.
Deuteronomy 23
[1] He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off,
shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.
[2] A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his
tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the LORD.
[3] An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the
LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the
congregation of the LORD for ever:
[4] Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, when ye
came forth out of Egypt; and because they hired against thee Balaam the son
of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse thee.
[5] Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the
LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the LORD
thy God loved thee.
[6] Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for
ever.
[7] Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he is thy brother: thou shalt not
abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a stranger in his land.
[8] The children that are begotten of them shall enter into the congregation
of the LORD in their third generation.
[9] When the host goeth forth against thine enemies, then keep thee from
every wicked thing.
[10] If there be among you any man, that is not clean by reason of
uncleanness that chanceth him by night, then shall he go abroad out of the
camp, he shall not come within the camp:
[11] But it shall be, when evening cometh on, he shall wash himself with
water: and when the sun is down, he shall come into the camp again.
[12] Thou shalt have a place also without the camp, whither thou shalt go
forth abroad:
[13] And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when
thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back
and cover that which cometh from thee:
[14] For the LORD thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp, to deliver thee,
and to give up thine enemies before thee; therefore shall thy camp be holy:
that he see no unclean thing in thee, and turn away from thee.
[15] Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped
from his master unto thee:
[16] He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall
choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress
him.
[17] There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a sodomite of
the sons of Israel.
[18] Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into
the house of the LORD thy God for any vow: for even both these are
abomination unto the LORD thy God.
[19] Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother; usury of money, usury of
victuals, usury of any thing that is lent upon usury:
[20] Unto a stranger thou mayest lend upon usury; but unto thy brother thou
shalt not lend upon usury: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all that
thou settest thine hand to in the land whither thou goest to possess it.
[21] When thou shalt vow a vow unto the LORD thy God, thou shalt not slack
to pay it: for the LORD thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would
be sin in thee.
[22] But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.
[23] That which is gone out of thy lips thou shalt keep and perform; even a
freewill offering, according as thou hast vowed unto the LORD thy God, which
thou hast promised with thy mouth.
[24] When thou comest into thy neighbour's vineyard, then thou mayest eat
grapes thy fill at thine own pleasure; but thou shalt not put any in thy
vessel.
[25] When thou comest into the standing corn of thy neighbour, then thou
mayest pluck the ears with thine hand; but thou shalt not move a sickle unto
thy neighbour's standing corn.
DEUTERONOMY 24
Laws About Marriage and Divorce
1 (Mt 19:7-9; Dt 22:13) When a man takes a wife and marries her,
and it happens that she finds no favor in his eyes
because he has found some indecency in her, then let him write
her a bill of divorce and put it in her hand and send her out of his house.
2 When she departs out of his house, she may go and be another man's wife.
3If the second husband rejects her and writes her a bill of divorce
and puts it in her hand and sends her out of his house,
or if the second husband who took her to be his wife dies,
4 (Jer 3:1) her first husband, who sent her away, may not
take her again to be his wife, since she is defiled, for that
is abomination before the Lord, and you must not bring sin
on the land, which the Lord your God is giving you for an inheritance.
5 (Dt 20:7; Pr 5:18) When a man has taken a new wife, he shall not go
out to war or be charged with any business; he is to be free at home one year,
and must bring joy to his wife which he has taken.
Various Laws
6 (Dt 20:19) No man shall take a lower or upper millstone as a pledge,
for he would be taking a man's life as a pledge.
7 (Ex 21:16; 1Ti 1:10) If a man is found kidnapping any of his brothers
of the children of Israel, and makes property of him or sells him,
then that kidnapper must die, and you must remove the evil from among you.
8 (Lev 14:2) Be careful with an outbreak of leprosy, that you diligently
observe and do according to all that the Levitical priests instruct you.
As I have commanded them, so you must carefully do.
9 (Nu 12:10-15) Remember what the Lord your God did to Miriam
on the way, after you came out of Egypt.
10 (Dt 15:8) When you do lend your brother anything, you may not go
into his house to take his pledge.
11 You must stand outside, and the man to whom you lend must bring
the pledge outside to you.
12 (Dt 24:17) If the man is poor, you may not sleep with his pledge.
13 (Dt 6:25; Da 4:27) In any case, you must return the pledge to him
when the sun goes down, so that he may sleep in his own cloak
and bless you, and it will be righteousness to you before the Lord your God.
14 (Pr 14:31; Am 4:1) You may not oppress a hired servant that is poor
and needy, whether he is one of your brothers or one of your foreigners
who are in your land within your towns.
15 (Jas 5:4; Lev 19:13; Dt 15:9) You must give him his wages on that very day
before the sun sets, for he is poor, and sets his heart on it, lest he cry
against you to the Lord, and it be a sin to you.
16 (Eze 18:20; 2Ch 25:4; Jer 31:29-30) Fathers may not be put to death
for the sons, nor shall sons be put to death for their fathers.
Every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
17 (Dt 16:19; Ex 22:21-22) You must not pervert the justice of the foreigner
or of the fatherless, nor take a widow's cloak as a pledge.
18 (Dt 5:15) On the contrary, you must remember that you were a slave
in Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you there.
Therefore, I command you to do this.
19 (Lev 23:22; 19:9-10) Whenever you reap your harvest in your field
and have forgotten a sheaf in the field, you may not go back to get it.
It will be for the foreigner, for the fatherless, and for the widow,
so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.
20 When you beat your olive tree, you may not go over the boughs again.
It will be for the foreigner, for the fatherless, and for the widow.
21 When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, you shall not glean it again.
It will be for the foreigner, for the fatherless, and for the widow.
22 (Dt 24:18) You must remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt.
Therefore I command you to do this thing.
Deuteronomy 24
[1] When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that
she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in
her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand,
and send her out of his house.
[2] And when she is departed out of his house, she may go and be another
man's wife.
[3] And if the latter husband hate her, and write her a bill of divorcement,
and giveth it in her hand, and sendeth her out of his house; or if the
latter husband die, which took her to be his wife;
[4] Her former husband, which sent her away, may not take her again to be
his wife, after that she is defiled; for that is abomination before the
LORD: and thou shalt not cause the land to sin, which the LORD thy God
giveth thee for an inheritance.
[5] When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither
shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one
year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken.
[6] No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he
taketh a man's life to pledge.
[7] If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of
Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall
die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.
[8] Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that thou observe diligently, and do
according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you: as I
commanded them, so ye shall observe to do.
[9] Remember what the LORD thy God did unto Miriam by the way, after that ye
were come forth out of Egypt.
[10] When thou dost lend thy brother any thing, thou shalt not go into his
house to fetch his pledge.
[11] Thou shalt stand abroad, and the man to whom thou dost lend shall bring
out the pledge abroad unto thee.
[12] And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:
[13] In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth
down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be
righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God.
[14] Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether
he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy
gates:
[15] At his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down
upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon it: lest he cry against
thee unto the LORD, and it be sin unto thee.
[16] The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall
the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to
death for his own sin.
[17] Thou shalt not pervert the judgment of the stranger, nor of the
fatherless; nor take a widow's raiment to pledge:
[18] But thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt, and the LORD
thy God redeemed thee thence: therefore I command thee to do this thing.
[19] When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a
sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the
stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may
bless thee in all the work of thine hands.
[20] When thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs
again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow.
[21] When thou gatherest the grapes of thy vineyard, thou shalt not glean it
afterward: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the
widow.
[22] And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt:
therefore I command thee to do this thing.
DEUTERONOMY 25
1 (Dt 17:8-9; Pr 17:15) If there is a controversy between men,
they are to go to court for judgment, so that the judges may judge them.
Then they shall justify the righteous and condemn the wicked.
2 (Lk 12:47-48) It must be, if the wicked man is worthy to be beaten,
then the judge must make him lie down and be beaten in his presence,
with the number of strikes his guilt deserves.
3 (Job 18:3)He may give him forty stripes, but no more, lest,
if he should exceed and beat him more with numerous stripes,
then your brother may appear contemptible to you.
4 (Pr 12:10) You must not muzzle the ox when he treads out the grain.
Levirate Marriage
5 (Mt 22:24; Mk 12:19) If brothers dwell together, and one of them dies
without having had a child, the wife of the deceased may not marry
outside the family to a stranger. Her husband's brother must go to her
and take her to himself as a wife and perform the duty of a husband's
brother to her.
6 It shall be, that the firstborn whom she bears shall continue in the name
of his brother who is deceased, so that his name will not be blotted
out of Israel.
7 If the man does not want to take his brother's wife, then let his brother's
wife go up to the gate to the elders and say, "My husband's brother refuses
to raise up his brother's name in Israel. He will not perform the duty
of my husband's brother."
8 (Ru 4:6) Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak to him,
and if he persists and says, "I do not want to take her,"
9 (Nu 12:14; Ru 4:7-8) then his brother's wife must come to him in
the presence of the elders and remove his sandal from his foot,
and spit in his face, and answer and say,
"So shall it be done to that man who will not build up his brother's house."
10 His name will be called in Israel,
"The house of him who has his sandal removed."
Various Laws
11 When a man and his brother fight one another, and the wife of the one draws
near in order to deliver her husband out of the hand of him who fights him,
and reaches out her hand and seizes him by the private parts,
12 (Dt 19:13) then you must cut off her hand. You must not pity her.
13 (Pr 11:1; 16:11) You must not have in your bag different weights,
a large and a small.
14 You must not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small.
15 (Ex 20:12; Dt 4:40) But you must have a perfect and just weight-a perfect
and just measure you must have, so that your days may be lengthened
in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.
16 (Pr 11:1; Dt 18:12) For all who do such things and all who act unjustly
are an abomination to the Lord your God.
17 (Ex 17:8-16) Remember what Amalek did to you by the road
when you were coming out of Egypt,
18 (Ps 36:1; Ro 3:18) how he met you by the way and attacked
at your rear all that were stragglers behind you,
when you were exhausted and weary. He did not fear God.
19 (Ex 17:14) Therefore it shall be, when the Lord your God has given you
rest from all your surrounding enemies, in the land which the Lord your
God is giving you for an inheritance to possess, that you must blot out
the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven. You must not forget it.
Deuteronomy 25
[1] If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that
the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and
condemn the wicked.
[2] And it shall be, if the wicked man be worthy to be beaten, that the
judge shall cause him to lie down, and to be beaten before his face,
according to his fault, by a certain number.
[3] Forty stripes he may give him, and not exceed: lest, if he should
exceed, and beat him above these with many stripes, then thy brother should
seem vile unto thee.
[4] Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn.
[5] If brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no child, the
wife of the dead shall not marry without unto a stranger: her husband's
brother shall go in unto her, and take her to him to wife, and perform the
duty of an husband's brother unto her.
[6] And it shall be, that the firstborn which she beareth shall succeed in
the name of his brother which is dead, that his name be not put out of
Israel.
[7] And if the man like not to take his brother's wife, then let his
brother's wife go up to the gate unto the elders, and say, My husband's
brother refuseth to raise up unto his brother a name in Israel, he will not
perform the duty of my husband's brother.
[8] Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him: and if
he stand to it, and say, I like not to take her;
[9] Then shall his brother's wife come unto him in the presence of the
elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face, and
shall answer and say, So shall it be done unto that man that will not build
up his brother's house.
[10] And his name shall be called in Israel, The house of him that hath his
shoe loosed.
[11] When men strive together one with another, and the wife of the one
draweth near for to deliver her husband out of the hand of him that smiteth
him, and putteth forth her hand, and taketh him by the secrets:
[12] Then thou shalt cut off her hand, thine eye shall not pity her.
[13] Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small.
[14] Thou shalt not have in thine house divers measures, a great and a
small.
[15] But thou shalt have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just
measure shalt thou have: that thy days may be lengthened in the land which
the LORD thy God giveth thee.
[16] For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an
abomination unto the LORD thy God.
[17] Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth
out of Egypt;
[18] How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, even all
that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared
not God.
[19] Therefore it shall be, when the LORD thy God hath given thee rest from
all thine enemies round about, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth
thee for an inheritance to possess it, that thou shalt blot out the
remembrance of Amalek from under heaven; thou shalt not forget it.
2) Our Daily Bread for 16 March 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/03/16/thanks-but-no-thanks
entitled Thanks, but No Thanks
Ezra 4:1-5,24
Resistance to Rebuilding
1 (Ezr 1:11) Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that
the descendants of the captivity built the temple unto the Lord God of Israel,
2 (2Ki 19:37; 17:24) they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chiefs
of the fathers' households, and said to them, "Let us build with you, for,
like you, we seek your God and have been sacrificing to Him since the days
of Esarhaddon king of Assyria, who brought us here."
3 (Ne 2:20) But Zerubbabel, and Joshua, and the rest of the chiefs
of the fathers' households of Israel said to them, "This is not for you!
It is for us to build the temple of our God, so we ourselves together
will build unto the Lord God of Israel, as Cyrus the king of Persia has
commanded us."
4 (Ezr 3:3) Then the people of the land demoralized the people of Judah
and terrified them while building,
5 and hired counselors against them to frustrate their purpose,
all the days of Cyrus king of Persia,
24 (Hag 1:15) Then the work of the house of God in Jerusalem ceased.
So it ceased until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.
Work is Hindered
1 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children
of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel;
2 then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said
unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do
sacrifice unto him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assur,
which brought us up hither.
3 But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers
of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house
unto our God; but we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God
of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us.
4 Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah,
and troubled them in building,
5 and hired counsellors against them, to frustrate their purpose,
all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius
king of Persia.
24 Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem.
So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.
2 Cor 6:14
14 (1Co 5:9; 7:39) Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.
For what fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness?
What communion has light with darkness?
[14] Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what
fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath
light with darkness?
A Christian school for autistic children in India received a big donation from
a corporation. After checking that there were no strings attached, they
accepted the money. But later, the corporation requested to be represented on
the school board. The school director returned the money. She refused to allow
the values of the school to be compromised. She said, "It's more important to
do God’s work in God's way."
There are many reasons to decline help, and this is one of them. In the Bible
we see another. When the exiled Jews returned to Jerusalem, King Cyrus
commissioned them to rebuild the temple (Ezra 3). When their neighbors said,
"Let us help you build because, like you, we seek your God" (4:2), the leaders
of Israel declined. They concluded that by accepting the offer of help, the
integrity of the temple rebuilding project might have been compromised and
idolatry could have crept into their community since their neighbors also
worshiped idols. The Israelites made the right decision, as their "neighbours"
then did all they could to discourage the building.
With the help of the Holy Spirit and the counsel of wise believers in Jesus,
we can develop discernment. We can also be confident to say no to friendly
offers that may hide subtle spiritual dangers because God's work done in His
way will never lack His provision.
By: Poh Fang Chia
Reflect & Pray
What are the dangers of joining hands with those who would bring
a conflict of interest to God's work? How can you develop discernment?
Loving Father, You know my need.
Help me to be wise and discerning in knowing when to partner with others.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 4 - Entire Forgiveness
Acts 13:38
38 (Lk 24:47; Ac 2:38) "Therefore, brothers, let it be known
to you that through this Man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,"
38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren,
that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
At age 17 Mary, a cross-country runner, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
She went on to college, faced with the prospect of gradual physical decline
and, ultimately, life in a wheelchair. "The worst part," Mary admitted "is
not the pain or the inability to do what I once did. The worst part is
the hopelessness, the emotional struggle. There is no cure, no real
treatment - only insurance."
In our fallen world, there are many incurable circumstances we have to endure.
But the guilt of our sin is not one of them. Yet despite the declaration
of the Scripture that Jesus' sacrificial death paid the price for our sins,
many of us carry a load of guilt - as if we ourselves had tp pay the price.
Paul, a man who know the grace of God and the depth of his own sin,
emphasises the source and the completeness of our forgiveness.
Through Jesus - not through my good behaviour, not through my determination to
change, not through my reputation, my family's faith, or my religious duties.
Forgiveness of sins come through Christ alone, a gift we do not deserve,
a gift which places all of us on equal ground at the foot of the cross.
To acknowledge our sin without knowing the source of forgiveness only
results in hopelessness and despair - we see ourselves, yet we are powerless
to change the sin we see. But when we realise that Christ has provided
complete forgiveness of sin, we can face our sin honestly, knowing
the freedom of confession and the restoration of forgiveness.
Application
a) In what ways have I changed myself, to "turn over a new leaf",
to "make myself worthy" of God's love?
b) How can Acts 13:38 help me remember the source of forgiveness?
4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland
Deut 8:18
18 But you must remember the Lord your God,
for it is He who gives you the ability to get wealth,
so that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers,
as it is today.
18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee
power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto
thy fathers, as it is this day.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are lonely
PSALMS 25:15-21
15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,
for He will lead my feet from the net.
16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me,
for I am isolated and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
bring me out of my distresses.
18 Look on my pain and misery,
and forgive all my sins.
19 Consider my enemies, for they are many,
and they hate me with violent hatred.
20 Watch over my life, and deliver me!
Let me not suffer shame,
for I seek refuge in You.
21 Truth and integrity will preserve me
while I wait for You.
15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD;
For he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me;
For I am desolate and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged:
O bring thou me out of my distresses.
18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain;
And forgive all my sins.
19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many;
And they hate me with cruel hatred.
20 O keep my soul, and deliver me:
Let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me;
For I wait on thee.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women who were wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
16th Day of the Month
a) Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false
idea that all moral choices are equal and
without consequences
( John 16:7-8
7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away.
For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you.
But if I go, I will send Him to you.
8 When He comes, He will convict the world of sin
and of righteousness and of judgment"
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away:
for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you;
but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,
and of righteousness, and of judgment:
)
b) Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly
of denying God's supremacy
(
John 14:6
6 Jesus said to him,
"I am the way, the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through Me."
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Rom 3:19-20
19 Now we know that whatever the law says,
it says to those who are under the law,
so that every mouth may be silenced,
and all the world may become accountable to God.
20 Therefore by the works of the law
no flesh will be justified in His sight,
for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are
under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become
guilty before God.
20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified
in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
2 Cor 5:10
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,
that each one may receive his recompense in the body,
according to what he has done,
whether it was good or bad.
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one
may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,
whether it be good or bad.
2 Cor 10:5
5 casting down imaginations and every high thing
that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,
bringing every thought into
captivity to the obedience of Christ,
5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against
the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ;
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to honour the Lord with all your heart
and all your mind.
Pray to the Lord: "Loving Father, You know my need.
Help me to be wise and discerning in knowing when to partner with others."
Pray to the Lord and pray to him for He is the source
of forgiveness of sins.
Pray to the Lord and pray to keep is Convenant.
Pray to the Lord and pray to persevere in Truth and Integrity.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false
idea that all moral choices are equal and
without consequences.
Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly
of denying God's supremacy
Pray for the unity and collaboration of Tunisian churches.
1) Detueronomy 21:10 - 25
DEUTERONOMY 21
Marrying Female Captives
10 When you go forth to war against your enemies, and the Lord your God
has delivered them into your hands, and you have taken them captive,
11 and you see among the captives a beautiful woman, and have a desire
for her to have her as your wife,
12 then you are to bring her home to your house, and she is to shave
her head and trim her nails.
13 She must also discard the clothing of her captivity and shall remain
in your house, and mourn her father and her mother for a full month.
After that you may have relations with her, and be her husband,
and she will be your wife.
14 (Ge 34:2; Dt 22:19) It will be, if you are not pleased with her, then you
must let her go wherever she pleases, but you may not sell her at all for
money, nor are you to make merchandise of her, because you have humbled her.
The Right of the Firstborn
15 (Ge 29:33; 1Sa 1:4-5) If a man has two wives, one beloved
and another unloved, and both have borne him children,
both the loved one and the unloved one,
and if the firstborn son is hers that is unloved,
16 (1Ch 26:10; 5:2) then it must be, when he gives his sons the inheritance
which he has, that he may not make the firstborn son of the loved come
before the son of the unloved, who was indeed the firstborn.
17 (Ge 49:3; 25:31-34) On the contrary, he must acknowledge
the son of the unloved for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion
of all that he has, for he is the beginning of his strength.
The right of the firstborn is his.
Dealing With a Rebellious Son
18 (Ex 20:12; Lev 19:3) If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son,
who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother,
and who, when they have disciplined him, will not listen to them,
19 then his father and his mother are to lay hold of him and bring him
out to the elders of his city, to the gate of his city.
20 (Pr 20:1) They shall say to the elders of his city,
"This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not listen to us.
He is a glutton and a drunkard."
21 (Lev 24:16; Dt 13:5) Then all the men of his city must stone him
with stones, until he dies. In this way you are to remove the evil
from among you, and all Israel shall hear and fear.
Various Laws
22 (Dt 22:26; Ac 23:29) If a man has committed a sin worthy of death
and is executed, and you hang him on a tree,
23 (Gal 3:13; Lev 18:25) then his body must not remain all night on the tree,
but you must bury him that day (for he that is hanged is accursed of God)
so that your land may not be defiled, which the Lord your God is giving
you for an inheritance.
[10] When thou goest forth to war against thine enemies, and the LORD thy
God hath delivered them into thine hands, and thou hast taken them captive,
[11] And seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire unto
her, that thou wouldest have her to thy wife;
[12] Then thou shalt bring her home to thine house; and she shall shave her
head, and pare her nails;
[13] And she shall put the raiment of her captivity from off her, and shall
remain in thine house, and bewail her father and her mother a full month:
and after that thou shalt go in unto her, and be her husband, and she shall
be thy wife.
[14] And it shall be, if thou have no delight in her, then thou shalt let
her go whither she will; but thou shalt not sell her at all for money, thou
shalt not make merchandise of her, because thou hast humbled her.
[15] If a man have two wives, one beloved, and another hated, and they have
born him children, both the beloved and the hated; and if the firstborn son
be hers that was hated:
[16] Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he
hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son
of the hated, which is indeed the firstborn:
[17] But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, by
giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he is the beginning of
his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.
[18] If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the
voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have
chastened him, will not hearken unto them:
[19] Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out
unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;
[20] And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is
stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a
drunkard.
[21] And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die:
so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and
fear.
[22] And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be to be put
to death, and thou hang him on a tree:
[23] His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in
any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that
thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an
inheritance.
DEUTERONOMY 22
1 (Ex 23:4-5; Dt 22:3-4) You must not see your brother's ox or his sheep
go astray and hide yourself from them. You must certainly bring them
back to your brother.
2 If your brother is not near you or if you do not know him, then you are
to bring it to your own house, and it will be with you until your brother
seeks after it. Then you must return it to him.
3 In the same way, you must do so with his donkey, with his clothing,
and with anything lost by your brother which he has lost and you have found.
You must not hide yourself from him.
4 You are not to see your brother's donkey or his ox fall down by the way
and hide yourself from them. You certainly must help him to lift them up.
5 (Dt 18:12) A woman must not wear man's clothing, nor is a man to put
on a woman's clothing. For all that do so are abominations
to the Lord your God.
6 (Lev 22:28) If you happen to notice a bird's nest along the way,
in any tree or on the ground, whether they be young ones or eggs,
and the mother is sitting on the young or on the eggs, you are not
to take the mother from the young.
7 (Dt 4:40) You must certainly let the mother go, but you may take
the young for yourself, so that it may be well with you,
and that you may prolong your days.
8 (Ex 22:6) When you build a new house, you must make a guard
rail for your roof so that you bring no blood guilt on your house,
should anyone fall from there.
9 (Lev 19:19) You must not sow your vineyard with two kinds of seeds,
or the fruit of your seed which you have sown and the fruit of your
vineyard will be defiled.
10 (2Co 6:14-16) You must not plow with an ox and a donkey together.
11 (Lev 19:19) You must not wear clothing made of a material of wool
and linen together.
12 (Mt 23:5) You must make tassels on the four quarters of your clothing
with which you cover yourself.
Laws About Marriage
13 (Ge 29:2) 1If any man takes a wife and has sexual relations with her
and then rejects her,
14 and accuses her of impropriety and publicly
defames her, saying, "I married this woman, but when I had sexual
relations with her, I found her not to be a virgin,"
15 then the father and mother of the girl must produce evidence of the girl's
virginity to the elders of the city at the gate.
16 The girl's father must say to the elders,
"I gave my daughter to this man to wife, and he has rejected her.
17 What is more, he has accused her of impropriety, saying,
'I did not find your daughter to be a virgin.' However, this is the evidence
of my daughter's virginity."
And they shall spread the cloth before the elders of the city.
18 The elders of that city must take that man and punish him,
19 (Dt 22:29; Mt 19:8-9) and they must fine him a hundred shekels
{About 2 1/2 pounds, or 1.2 kilograms. } of silver and give them
to the father of the girl, because he has publicly humiliated
a virgin of Israel. Then she is to remain his wife. He may not divorce
her all his days.
20 But if the accusation is true, and the evidence of virginity
does not exist for the girl,
21 (Ge 34:7; Dt 13:5) then they shall bring the girl out to the door of
her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones
until she dies, because she has brought disgrace into Israel,
to act like a whore in her father's house.
In this way you may purge the evil from among you.
22 (Lev 20:10; Heb 13:4) If a man is discovered lying with a married woman,
then both of them must die, both the man that lay with the woman,
and the woman. In this way you may purge the evil from Israel.
23 (Mt 1:18-19) If a girl who is a virgin is engaged to a man,
and another man finds her in the city and has sexual relations with her,
24 (Dt 21:14; 22:21-22) then you must bring them both out to the gate
of that city and you must stone them with stones until they die,
the girl because she did not cry out even though in the city,
and the man because he has violated his neighbor's wife.
In this way you may purge the evil from among you.
25 But if a man finds an engaged girl in the field,
and the man forces her and rapes her, then only the man
that raped her shall die.
26 (Dt 21:22) However, you are to do nothing to the girl.
There is no sin worthy of death in the girl, for just as
when a man rises against his neighbor and murders him,
so is this matter.
27 For he found her in the field, the engaged girl cried out,
but there was no one to save her.
28 (Ex 22:16-17) If a man finds a girl who is a virgin who is not engaged
and seizes her and lies with her and they are discovered,
29 (Dt 21:14; 22:19) then the man who lay with her must give fifty shekels
{About 1 1/4 pounds, or 575 grams.} of silver to the girl's father,
and she shall be his wife because he has violated her.
He may not divorce her all his days.
30 (Lev 18:8; Dt 27:20) A man must not marry his father's wife and
in this way dishonor his father.
Deuteronomy 22
[1] Thou shalt not see the brother's ox or his sheep go astray, and hide
thyself from them: thou shalt in any case bring them again unto thy brother.
[2] And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then
thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it shall be with thee until
thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again.
[3] In like manner shalt thou do with his ass; and so shalt thou do with his
raiment; and with all lost thing of thy brother's, which he hath lost, and
thou hast found, shalt thou do likewise: thou mayest not hide thyself.
[4] Thou shalt not see thy brother's ass or his ox fall down by the way, and
hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely help him to lift them up again.
[5] The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall
a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the
LORD thy God.
[6] If a bird's nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on
the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon
the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam with the young:
[7] But thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee;
that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.
[8] When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for
thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from
thence.
[9] Thou shalt not sow thy vineyard with divers seeds: lest the fruit of thy
seed which thou hast sown, and the fruit of thy vineyard, be defiled.
[10] Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.
[11] Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen
together.
[12] Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture,
wherewith thou coverest thyself.
[13] If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her,
[14] And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name
upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her
not a maid:
[15] Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring
forth the tokens of the damsel's virginity unto the elders of the city in
the gate:
[16] And the damsel's father shall say unto the elders, I gave my daughter
unto this man to wife, and he hateth her;
[17] And, lo, he hath given occasions of speech against her, saying, I found
not thy daughter a maid; and yet these are the tokens of my daughter's
virginity. And they shall spread the cloth before the elders of the city.
[18] And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;
[19] And they shall amerce him in an hundred shekels of silver, and give
them unto the father of the damsel, because he hath brought up an evil name
upon a virgin of Israel: and she shall be his wife; he may not put her away
all his days.
[20] But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not found for
the damsel:
[21] Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house,
and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because
she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house:
so shalt thou put evil away from among you.
[22] If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they
shall both of them die, both the man that lay with the woman, and the woman:
so shalt thou put away evil from Israel.
[23] If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and a man
find her in the city, and lie with her;
[24] Then ye shall bring them both out unto the gate of that city, and ye
shall stone them with stones that they die; the damsel, because she cried
not, being in the city; and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbour's
wife: so thou shalt put away evil from among you.
[25] But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force
her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her shall die:
[26] But unto the damsel thou shalt do nothing; there is in the damsel no
sin worthy of death: for as when a man riseth against his neighbour, and
slayeth him, even so is this matter:
[27] For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and
there was none to save her.
[28] If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, which is not betrothed, and
lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found;
[29] Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's father
fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled
her, he may not put her away all his days.
[30] A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's
skirt.
DEUTERONOMY 23
Exclusion From the Assembly
1 No one who is emasculated or has his male organ cut off
may enter the assembly of the Lord.
2 (Zec 9:6) No one of illegitimate birth may enter the assembly
of the Lord. Even to his tenth generation no one related to him
may enter the assembly of the Lord.
3 (Ne 13:1-2) No Ammonite or Moabite may enter the assembly
of the Lord. Even to their tenth generation they may not enter
the assembly of the Lord forever,
4 (Ne 13:2; 2Pe 2:15) because they refused you bread and water
on the way, when you came from out of Egypt and because
they hired Balaam, the son of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia,
against you to curse you.
5 Nevertheless, the Lord your God would not listen to Balaam.
Instead the Lord your God turned the curse into a blessing
on you because the Lord your God loves you.
6 (Ezr 9:12) You are not ever to seek their peace nor their prosperity
all your days.
7 (Ex 22:21; Dt 10:19; Ex 23:9) You are not to abhor an Edomite,
for he is your brother. You shall not abhor an Egyptian,
because you were a foreigner in his land.
8 The children who are born of them may enter the assembly
of the Lord in their third generation.
Uncleanness in the Camp
9 When the army goes out against your enemies, then keep yourself
from every wicked thing.
10 (Lev 15:16) If there be among you any man who is not clean because
of a nocturnal emission, then he must leave the camp. He may not re-enter
the camp.
11 (Lev 14:9; 15:5) And it must be that when evening comes, he must wash
himself with water, and at sunset he may re-enter the camp.
12 You must also have a place outside the camp where one may go outside.
13 You must have a spade among your equipment, and it must be,
when you relieve yourself outside, you must dig there
and turn and cover up your excrement.
14 (Lev 26:12) For the Lord your God walks in the midst of your camp,
to deliver you, and to defeat your enemies before you. Therefore,
your camp must be holy, so that He does not see any indecent thing
among you, and turn away from you.
Various Laws
15 (1Sa 30:15) You must not deliver back to his master a slave
who has escaped from his master to you.
16 (Ex 22:21) He is to dwell with you, even among you,
in a place which he shall choose in one of your towns, where he prefers.
You must not oppress him.
17 (Lev 19:29; 2Ki 23:7) There must never be a cult prostitute among
the daughters of Israel nor a cult prostitute among the sons of Israel.
18 (Dt 23:21) You must never bring the wage of a prostitute
or the wage of a dog into the house of the Lord your God for any vow,
for both of these are abominations to the Lord your God.
19 (Ex 22:25; Lev 25:35-37; Ps 15:5) You must not charge interest
on a loan to your brother: interest on money, interest on food,
or on anything that may be lent with interest.
20 (Dt 15:10; 15:3) You may charge interest to a foreigner,
but to your brother you may not lend with interest
so that the Lord your God may bless you in all to which
you set your hand in the land which you are entering to possess.
21 (Ecc 5:4-5; Dt 23:18) When you make a vow to the Lord your God,
you must not be slow to pay it, for the Lord your God will surely
require it of you, and it would be a sin to you.
22 But if you refrain from making a vow, it will not be a sin to you.
23 That which goes out of your lips you must keep and do,
even a freewill offering, just as you have vowed to the Lord your God,
what you have promised with your mouth.
24 When you go into your neighbor's vineyard, you may eat grapes
to your fill at your own pleasure, but you may not put any in your basket.
25 (Mk 2:23) When you enter into the standing grain of your neighbor,
you may pluck the ears with your hand, but you may not use a sickle
on your neighbor's standing grain.
Deuteronomy 23
[1] He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off,
shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.
[2] A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his
tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the LORD.
[3] An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the
LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the
congregation of the LORD for ever:
[4] Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, when ye
came forth out of Egypt; and because they hired against thee Balaam the son
of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse thee.
[5] Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the
LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the LORD
thy God loved thee.
[6] Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for
ever.
[7] Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he is thy brother: thou shalt not
abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a stranger in his land.
[8] The children that are begotten of them shall enter into the congregation
of the LORD in their third generation.
[9] When the host goeth forth against thine enemies, then keep thee from
every wicked thing.
[10] If there be among you any man, that is not clean by reason of
uncleanness that chanceth him by night, then shall he go abroad out of the
camp, he shall not come within the camp:
[11] But it shall be, when evening cometh on, he shall wash himself with
water: and when the sun is down, he shall come into the camp again.
[12] Thou shalt have a place also without the camp, whither thou shalt go
forth abroad:
[13] And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when
thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back
and cover that which cometh from thee:
[14] For the LORD thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp, to deliver thee,
and to give up thine enemies before thee; therefore shall thy camp be holy:
that he see no unclean thing in thee, and turn away from thee.
[15] Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped
from his master unto thee:
[16] He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall
choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress
him.
[17] There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a sodomite of
the sons of Israel.
[18] Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into
the house of the LORD thy God for any vow: for even both these are
abomination unto the LORD thy God.
[19] Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother; usury of money, usury of
victuals, usury of any thing that is lent upon usury:
[20] Unto a stranger thou mayest lend upon usury; but unto thy brother thou
shalt not lend upon usury: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all that
thou settest thine hand to in the land whither thou goest to possess it.
[21] When thou shalt vow a vow unto the LORD thy God, thou shalt not slack
to pay it: for the LORD thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would
be sin in thee.
[22] But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.
[23] That which is gone out of thy lips thou shalt keep and perform; even a
freewill offering, according as thou hast vowed unto the LORD thy God, which
thou hast promised with thy mouth.
[24] When thou comest into thy neighbour's vineyard, then thou mayest eat
grapes thy fill at thine own pleasure; but thou shalt not put any in thy
vessel.
[25] When thou comest into the standing corn of thy neighbour, then thou
mayest pluck the ears with thine hand; but thou shalt not move a sickle unto
thy neighbour's standing corn.
DEUTERONOMY 24
Laws About Marriage and Divorce
1 (Mt 19:7-9; Dt 22:13) When a man takes a wife and marries her,
and it happens that she finds no favor in his eyes
because he has found some indecency in her, then let him write
her a bill of divorce and put it in her hand and send her out of his house.
2 When she departs out of his house, she may go and be another man's wife.
3If the second husband rejects her and writes her a bill of divorce
and puts it in her hand and sends her out of his house,
or if the second husband who took her to be his wife dies,
4 (Jer 3:1) her first husband, who sent her away, may not
take her again to be his wife, since she is defiled, for that
is abomination before the Lord, and you must not bring sin
on the land, which the Lord your God is giving you for an inheritance.
5 (Dt 20:7; Pr 5:18) When a man has taken a new wife, he shall not go
out to war or be charged with any business; he is to be free at home one year,
and must bring joy to his wife which he has taken.
Various Laws
6 (Dt 20:19) No man shall take a lower or upper millstone as a pledge,
for he would be taking a man's life as a pledge.
7 (Ex 21:16; 1Ti 1:10) If a man is found kidnapping any of his brothers
of the children of Israel, and makes property of him or sells him,
then that kidnapper must die, and you must remove the evil from among you.
8 (Lev 14:2) Be careful with an outbreak of leprosy, that you diligently
observe and do according to all that the Levitical priests instruct you.
As I have commanded them, so you must carefully do.
9 (Nu 12:10-15) Remember what the Lord your God did to Miriam
on the way, after you came out of Egypt.
10 (Dt 15:8) When you do lend your brother anything, you may not go
into his house to take his pledge.
11 You must stand outside, and the man to whom you lend must bring
the pledge outside to you.
12 (Dt 24:17) If the man is poor, you may not sleep with his pledge.
13 (Dt 6:25; Da 4:27) In any case, you must return the pledge to him
when the sun goes down, so that he may sleep in his own cloak
and bless you, and it will be righteousness to you before the Lord your God.
14 (Pr 14:31; Am 4:1) You may not oppress a hired servant that is poor
and needy, whether he is one of your brothers or one of your foreigners
who are in your land within your towns.
15 (Jas 5:4; Lev 19:13; Dt 15:9) You must give him his wages on that very day
before the sun sets, for he is poor, and sets his heart on it, lest he cry
against you to the Lord, and it be a sin to you.
16 (Eze 18:20; 2Ch 25:4; Jer 31:29-30) Fathers may not be put to death
for the sons, nor shall sons be put to death for their fathers.
Every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
17 (Dt 16:19; Ex 22:21-22) You must not pervert the justice of the foreigner
or of the fatherless, nor take a widow's cloak as a pledge.
18 (Dt 5:15) On the contrary, you must remember that you were a slave
in Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you there.
Therefore, I command you to do this.
19 (Lev 23:22; 19:9-10) Whenever you reap your harvest in your field
and have forgotten a sheaf in the field, you may not go back to get it.
It will be for the foreigner, for the fatherless, and for the widow,
so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.
20 When you beat your olive tree, you may not go over the boughs again.
It will be for the foreigner, for the fatherless, and for the widow.
21 When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, you shall not glean it again.
It will be for the foreigner, for the fatherless, and for the widow.
22 (Dt 24:18) You must remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt.
Therefore I command you to do this thing.
Deuteronomy 24
[1] When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that
she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in
her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand,
and send her out of his house.
[2] And when she is departed out of his house, she may go and be another
man's wife.
[3] And if the latter husband hate her, and write her a bill of divorcement,
and giveth it in her hand, and sendeth her out of his house; or if the
latter husband die, which took her to be his wife;
[4] Her former husband, which sent her away, may not take her again to be
his wife, after that she is defiled; for that is abomination before the
LORD: and thou shalt not cause the land to sin, which the LORD thy God
giveth thee for an inheritance.
[5] When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither
shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one
year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken.
[6] No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he
taketh a man's life to pledge.
[7] If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of
Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall
die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.
[8] Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that thou observe diligently, and do
according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you: as I
commanded them, so ye shall observe to do.
[9] Remember what the LORD thy God did unto Miriam by the way, after that ye
were come forth out of Egypt.
[10] When thou dost lend thy brother any thing, thou shalt not go into his
house to fetch his pledge.
[11] Thou shalt stand abroad, and the man to whom thou dost lend shall bring
out the pledge abroad unto thee.
[12] And if the man be poor, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge:
[13] In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth
down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be
righteousness unto thee before the LORD thy God.
[14] Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether
he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy
gates:
[15] At his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down
upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon it: lest he cry against
thee unto the LORD, and it be sin unto thee.
[16] The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall
the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to
death for his own sin.
[17] Thou shalt not pervert the judgment of the stranger, nor of the
fatherless; nor take a widow's raiment to pledge:
[18] But thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt, and the LORD
thy God redeemed thee thence: therefore I command thee to do this thing.
[19] When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a
sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the
stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may
bless thee in all the work of thine hands.
[20] When thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs
again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow.
[21] When thou gatherest the grapes of thy vineyard, thou shalt not glean it
afterward: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the
widow.
[22] And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt:
therefore I command thee to do this thing.
DEUTERONOMY 25
1 (Dt 17:8-9; Pr 17:15) If there is a controversy between men,
they are to go to court for judgment, so that the judges may judge them.
Then they shall justify the righteous and condemn the wicked.
2 (Lk 12:47-48) It must be, if the wicked man is worthy to be beaten,
then the judge must make him lie down and be beaten in his presence,
with the number of strikes his guilt deserves.
3 (Job 18:3)He may give him forty stripes, but no more, lest,
if he should exceed and beat him more with numerous stripes,
then your brother may appear contemptible to you.
4 (Pr 12:10) You must not muzzle the ox when he treads out the grain.
Levirate Marriage
5 (Mt 22:24; Mk 12:19) If brothers dwell together, and one of them dies
without having had a child, the wife of the deceased may not marry
outside the family to a stranger. Her husband's brother must go to her
and take her to himself as a wife and perform the duty of a husband's
brother to her.
6 It shall be, that the firstborn whom she bears shall continue in the name
of his brother who is deceased, so that his name will not be blotted
out of Israel.
7 If the man does not want to take his brother's wife, then let his brother's
wife go up to the gate to the elders and say, "My husband's brother refuses
to raise up his brother's name in Israel. He will not perform the duty
of my husband's brother."
8 (Ru 4:6) Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak to him,
and if he persists and says, "I do not want to take her,"
9 (Nu 12:14; Ru 4:7-8) then his brother's wife must come to him in
the presence of the elders and remove his sandal from his foot,
and spit in his face, and answer and say,
"So shall it be done to that man who will not build up his brother's house."
10 His name will be called in Israel,
"The house of him who has his sandal removed."
Various Laws
11 When a man and his brother fight one another, and the wife of the one draws
near in order to deliver her husband out of the hand of him who fights him,
and reaches out her hand and seizes him by the private parts,
12 (Dt 19:13) then you must cut off her hand. You must not pity her.
13 (Pr 11:1; 16:11) You must not have in your bag different weights,
a large and a small.
14 You must not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small.
15 (Ex 20:12; Dt 4:40) But you must have a perfect and just weight-a perfect
and just measure you must have, so that your days may be lengthened
in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.
16 (Pr 11:1; Dt 18:12) For all who do such things and all who act unjustly
are an abomination to the Lord your God.
17 (Ex 17:8-16) Remember what Amalek did to you by the road
when you were coming out of Egypt,
18 (Ps 36:1; Ro 3:18) how he met you by the way and attacked
at your rear all that were stragglers behind you,
when you were exhausted and weary. He did not fear God.
19 (Ex 17:14) Therefore it shall be, when the Lord your God has given you
rest from all your surrounding enemies, in the land which the Lord your
God is giving you for an inheritance to possess, that you must blot out
the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven. You must not forget it.
Deuteronomy 25
[1] If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that
the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and
condemn the wicked.
[2] And it shall be, if the wicked man be worthy to be beaten, that the
judge shall cause him to lie down, and to be beaten before his face,
according to his fault, by a certain number.
[3] Forty stripes he may give him, and not exceed: lest, if he should
exceed, and beat him above these with many stripes, then thy brother should
seem vile unto thee.
[4] Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn.
[5] If brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no child, the
wife of the dead shall not marry without unto a stranger: her husband's
brother shall go in unto her, and take her to him to wife, and perform the
duty of an husband's brother unto her.
[6] And it shall be, that the firstborn which she beareth shall succeed in
the name of his brother which is dead, that his name be not put out of
Israel.
[7] And if the man like not to take his brother's wife, then let his
brother's wife go up to the gate unto the elders, and say, My husband's
brother refuseth to raise up unto his brother a name in Israel, he will not
perform the duty of my husband's brother.
[8] Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him: and if
he stand to it, and say, I like not to take her;
[9] Then shall his brother's wife come unto him in the presence of the
elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face, and
shall answer and say, So shall it be done unto that man that will not build
up his brother's house.
[10] And his name shall be called in Israel, The house of him that hath his
shoe loosed.
[11] When men strive together one with another, and the wife of the one
draweth near for to deliver her husband out of the hand of him that smiteth
him, and putteth forth her hand, and taketh him by the secrets:
[12] Then thou shalt cut off her hand, thine eye shall not pity her.
[13] Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small.
[14] Thou shalt not have in thine house divers measures, a great and a
small.
[15] But thou shalt have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just
measure shalt thou have: that thy days may be lengthened in the land which
the LORD thy God giveth thee.
[16] For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an
abomination unto the LORD thy God.
[17] Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth
out of Egypt;
[18] How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, even all
that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared
not God.
[19] Therefore it shall be, when the LORD thy God hath given thee rest from
all thine enemies round about, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth
thee for an inheritance to possess it, that thou shalt blot out the
remembrance of Amalek from under heaven; thou shalt not forget it.
2) Our Daily Bread for 16 March 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/03/16/thanks-but-no-thanks
entitled Thanks, but No Thanks
Ezra 4:1-5,24
Resistance to Rebuilding
1 (Ezr 1:11) Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that
the descendants of the captivity built the temple unto the Lord God of Israel,
2 (2Ki 19:37; 17:24) they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chiefs
of the fathers' households, and said to them, "Let us build with you, for,
like you, we seek your God and have been sacrificing to Him since the days
of Esarhaddon king of Assyria, who brought us here."
3 (Ne 2:20) But Zerubbabel, and Joshua, and the rest of the chiefs
of the fathers' households of Israel said to them, "This is not for you!
It is for us to build the temple of our God, so we ourselves together
will build unto the Lord God of Israel, as Cyrus the king of Persia has
commanded us."
4 (Ezr 3:3) Then the people of the land demoralized the people of Judah
and terrified them while building,
5 and hired counselors against them to frustrate their purpose,
all the days of Cyrus king of Persia,
24 (Hag 1:15) Then the work of the house of God in Jerusalem ceased.
So it ceased until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.
Work is Hindered
1 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children
of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel;
2 then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said
unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do
sacrifice unto him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assur,
which brought us up hither.
3 But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers
of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house
unto our God; but we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God
of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us.
4 Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah,
and troubled them in building,
5 and hired counsellors against them, to frustrate their purpose,
all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius
king of Persia.
24 Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem.
So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.
2 Cor 6:14
14 (1Co 5:9; 7:39) Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.
For what fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness?
What communion has light with darkness?
[14] Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what
fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath
light with darkness?
A Christian school for autistic children in India received a big donation from
a corporation. After checking that there were no strings attached, they
accepted the money. But later, the corporation requested to be represented on
the school board. The school director returned the money. She refused to allow
the values of the school to be compromised. She said, "It's more important to
do God’s work in God's way."
There are many reasons to decline help, and this is one of them. In the Bible
we see another. When the exiled Jews returned to Jerusalem, King Cyrus
commissioned them to rebuild the temple (Ezra 3). When their neighbors said,
"Let us help you build because, like you, we seek your God" (4:2), the leaders
of Israel declined. They concluded that by accepting the offer of help, the
integrity of the temple rebuilding project might have been compromised and
idolatry could have crept into their community since their neighbors also
worshiped idols. The Israelites made the right decision, as their "neighbours"
then did all they could to discourage the building.
With the help of the Holy Spirit and the counsel of wise believers in Jesus,
we can develop discernment. We can also be confident to say no to friendly
offers that may hide subtle spiritual dangers because God's work done in His
way will never lack His provision.
By: Poh Fang Chia
Reflect & Pray
What are the dangers of joining hands with those who would bring
a conflict of interest to God's work? How can you develop discernment?
Loving Father, You know my need.
Help me to be wise and discerning in knowing when to partner with others.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 2 - Saved by Grace - Day 4 - Entire Forgiveness
Acts 13:38
38 (Lk 24:47; Ac 2:38) "Therefore, brothers, let it be known
to you that through this Man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,"
38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren,
that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
At age 17 Mary, a cross-country runner, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
She went on to college, faced with the prospect of gradual physical decline
and, ultimately, life in a wheelchair. "The worst part," Mary admitted "is
not the pain or the inability to do what I once did. The worst part is
the hopelessness, the emotional struggle. There is no cure, no real
treatment - only insurance."
In our fallen world, there are many incurable circumstances we have to endure.
But the guilt of our sin is not one of them. Yet despite the declaration
of the Scripture that Jesus' sacrificial death paid the price for our sins,
many of us carry a load of guilt - as if we ourselves had tp pay the price.
Paul, a man who know the grace of God and the depth of his own sin,
emphasises the source and the completeness of our forgiveness.
Through Jesus - not through my good behaviour, not through my determination to
change, not through my reputation, my family's faith, or my religious duties.
Forgiveness of sins come through Christ alone, a gift we do not deserve,
a gift which places all of us on equal ground at the foot of the cross.
To acknowledge our sin without knowing the source of forgiveness only
results in hopelessness and despair - we see ourselves, yet we are powerless
to change the sin we see. But when we realise that Christ has provided
complete forgiveness of sin, we can face our sin honestly, knowing
the freedom of confession and the restoration of forgiveness.
Application
a) In what ways have I changed myself, to "turn over a new leaf",
to "make myself worthy" of God's love?
b) How can Acts 13:38 help me remember the source of forgiveness?
4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland
Deut 8:18
18 But you must remember the Lord your God,
for it is He who gives you the ability to get wealth,
so that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers,
as it is today.
18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee
power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto
thy fathers, as it is this day.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are lonely
PSALMS 25:15-21
15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,
for He will lead my feet from the net.
16 Turn to me, and be gracious to me,
for I am isolated and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
bring me out of my distresses.
18 Look on my pain and misery,
and forgive all my sins.
19 Consider my enemies, for they are many,
and they hate me with violent hatred.
20 Watch over my life, and deliver me!
Let me not suffer shame,
for I seek refuge in You.
21 Truth and integrity will preserve me
while I wait for You.
15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD;
For he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me;
For I am desolate and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged:
O bring thou me out of my distresses.
18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain;
And forgive all my sins.
19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many;
And they hate me with cruel hatred.
20 O keep my soul, and deliver me:
Let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me;
For I wait on thee.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Saskatchewan
Quick facts on Muslims in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan 2015 population 1125400
est Muslim Population 17279
CNMM Networks: Saskatoon
Saskatoon has seen quick growth in its Muslim population over the past
5 years, which maybe as high as 5000 today. Islamic leaders have
focused specifically on this city , having twice already sent cohorts
of about 70 families to start mosques. There are now 7 Islamic centres
of worship and an ISlamic madrassah (school) located right next to a
Christian school.
Of particular concern recently is the number of young adults who grew up
in evangelical churches and converted to Islam. Most of these are young
women who were wooed by Muslim man and became emotionally bonded.
Both prior to and after marrying, these women are known to convert to ISlam.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
16th Day of the Month
a) Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false
idea that all moral choices are equal and
without consequences
( John 16:7-8
7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away.
For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you.
But if I go, I will send Him to you.
8 When He comes, He will convict the world of sin
and of righteousness and of judgment"
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away:
for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you;
but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,
and of righteousness, and of judgment:
)
b) Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly
of denying God's supremacy
(
John 14:6
6 Jesus said to him,
"I am the way, the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through Me."
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Rom 3:19-20
19 Now we know that whatever the law says,
it says to those who are under the law,
so that every mouth may be silenced,
and all the world may become accountable to God.
20 Therefore by the works of the law
no flesh will be justified in His sight,
for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are
under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become
guilty before God.
20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified
in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
2 Cor 5:10
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,
that each one may receive his recompense in the body,
according to what he has done,
whether it was good or bad.
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one
may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,
whether it be good or bad.
2 Cor 10:5
5 casting down imaginations and every high thing
that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,
bringing every thought into
captivity to the obedience of Christ,
5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against
the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ;
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to honour the Lord with all your heart
and all your mind.
Pray to the Lord: "Loving Father, You know my need.
Help me to be wise and discerning in knowing when to partner with others."
Pray to the Lord and pray to him for He is the source
of forgiveness of sins.
Pray to the Lord and pray to keep is Convenant.
Pray to the Lord and pray to persevere in Truth and Integrity.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- entire congregations and individual believers to catch God's heart
and passion for reaching Muslims in Saskatoon and the other growing
Muslim population centres of Saskatchewan.
- for the eyes and understanding of Canadian youth to be opened to the
spiritual reality of Islam, and not deceived nor manipulated into
converting to a religion which cannot offer assurance of salvation.
- for the few workers among Muslims now engaged there, and for many more
to be raised up into effective witness.
- for prayer and training events that are starting in Saskatoon
to spread and grow to other cities.
Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false
idea that all moral choices are equal and
without consequences.
Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly
of denying God's supremacy
Pray for the unity and collaboration of Tunisian churches.