Tag Archives: Christian Meditation

Entering the New Land – Joshua 3-5

23 For the Lord your God dried up the waters of the Jordan for you until you passed over, as the Lord your God did to the Red Sea, which he dried up for us until we passed over, 24 so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the Lord is mighty, that you may fear the Lord your God forever.” Joshua 4:23-24Continue reading “Entering the New Land – Joshua 3-5”

The Blessings of Abraham – Deuteronomy 28

There are people in our lives who have had a much bigger impact upon us than they ever realized.  They say or do something that resonates deeply within us, without them even having a clue that they have done it. Such was the case for Carolyn, a woman who spoke to a roomful of prisonContinue reading “The Blessings of Abraham – Deuteronomy 28”

The Feast of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit – Deuteronomy 16

Before they entered the new land, Moses reminded the Israelites to keep the Feast of Pentecost, a time to remember who it was who was bringing them blessing and watching over them. It was when the first fruits of those blessings were to be presented to God. Similarly, the first Pentecost feast after Christ’s resurrectionContinue reading “The Feast of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit – Deuteronomy 16”

Christ in the Passover, Pentecost and Feast of Tabernacles – Deuteronomy 16

16 “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God at the place that he will choose: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Passover), at the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost), and at the Feast of Booths (Feast of Tabernacles).   Deuteronomy 16:16 (ESV) Each year, every male Israelite was required by the law ofContinue reading “Christ in the Passover, Pentecost and Feast of Tabernacles – Deuteronomy 16”

There You Shall Go – Deuteronomy 12

Where do I go to worship the Lord? What is His will for me? The Israelites wondered the same after wandering for forty years in the desert, hauling their tabernacle of worship along with them. Moses gave them some instruction on the question just prior to them entering the Promised Land. 5 “But you shall seekContinue reading “There You Shall Go – Deuteronomy 12”

The Eyes of the Lord – Deuteronomy 11

The eyes of the Lord are always upon His people and His land, as Moses reminded the Israelites before they entered it. 11 But the land that you are going over to possess is a land of hills and valleys, which drinks water by the rain from heaven, 12 a land that the Lord your God cares for. The eyes ofContinue reading “The Eyes of the Lord – Deuteronomy 11”

Loving the Stranger – Deuteronomy 10

Moses continued his final teachings to the Israelites just prior to them entering the Promised Land, sharing with them the holy word of the Lord about loving the stranger among them. 7 For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality nor takes a bribe. 18 He administers justice for theContinue reading “Loving the Stranger – Deuteronomy 10”

Relying on Self – Deuteronomy 8

Society has a deep respect for the “self-made” person who has attained great wealth without the obvious assistance of others. These people may have started out with almost nothing and built up a substantial business empire. But there is a danger in this – disregarding the Lord’s role and His blessings and placing all one’sContinue reading “Relying on Self – Deuteronomy 8”

Moses, the Prophets, and Jesus – Luke 24

Jesus Christ came in fulfillment of a wealth of Old Testament promises, and made frequent references to the words of Moses and the prophets when teaching His disciples. 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he (Christ) interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself… 32 They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burnContinue reading “Moses, the Prophets, and Jesus – Luke 24”

Not by Bread Alone – Deuteronomy 8

Near the end of his life’s journey, Moses reminded the people of Israel that God had provided them with all the necessities of life, including their daily bread. Yet, it was the Giver, not the gift, that held the valuable words of life which provide nourishment to our souls, nourishment that lasts and brings usContinue reading “Not by Bread Alone – Deuteronomy 8”