4.09.2021

Worship God, Love Neighbor - Deuteronomy 12-15 - Bible Notes

Deuteronomy 12
Don't worship the gods of the land you are entering.
Go to the place God picks, and make offerings to Me from there only.
You can kill and eat meat anywhere (not the blood).
Just like God gave Israel one place, one temple at which to worship Him, so He gave us one name, one person through whom to come to Him: Jesus.

13
Do not tolerate a false prophet who entices you to worship gods other than Yahweh.
Jews apply this to Jesus, rejecting Him.  But He was the true prophet sent from God, and He DID call us to worship His Father.

14
Do not mourn the dead, or eat, as the nations around you do.
Tithe every year, not forsaking the Levites among you.
Living for Jesus means living distinctly from others, and giving everything you've got to serving Him.

15
Forgive debts every seven years
Lend to the poor, even if the seventh year is near.
Free Hebrew slaves every seven years, and help them on their way.
Jesus calls for compassion for the poor.  Don't take advantage of anyone.

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