Deuteronomy is practical and applicable as it sheds light on two topics:

1. should there be capital punishment?
2. what is the purpose of a sanctuary city?

Listen 7 minutes to hear what the Bible has to say about it.

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If God does not "write the Bible", then we are of no obligation to read it or follow it. But let's say that God really does Author the book. Then, we are beholden to read it, treasure it and follow it. Follow this Chain of Revelation with me today:

1. God

2. Revelation God make himself known

3. Inspiration Prophets who faithfully write with vested with God’s authority

4. Recognition Scripture accepted by recipients as divine

5. Canonization Bible books gradually collected into one volume-honor

6. Preservation Scripture faithfully copied for distribution

7. Translation Bible put into other heart languages and is useful

8. Observation People read and study the Bible

9. Illumination Holy Spirit helps people understand the Bible

10. Interpretation podcasters People study what the Bible means and try to communicate it winsomely

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Join me in squirming as we hear of a couple of cultures who "put out" their own children. That is, those in charge of certain infants, put them out into the elements to deliberately kill their own children.

The Israelites encountered it when they arrived at the promised land.

I encountered it on a recent tour of Iceland.

And what shall we say of our current culture? Would we stand blameless before God as to how we treat the helpless children amongst us? Listen and find out. Fortunately, Innocent Jesus is available to all who have hurt the innocent.

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There are pitfalls in the concept of leadership. First, the leaders can be wrong. They can steer off course because of pride, power and pleasure. It does not stop there, because the followers can also do this wrong. They can be looking for the wrong type of king.

Our real King should be in heaven. Our allegiance is truly there. Let's not get this wrong, whether you are a king or a follower. Subscribe to help not get this wrong tomorrow too:

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Justice, and the justice system derives from the very character of God. As much as possible, the practical exercise of justice here on earth should reflect the Just character of God in heaven.

We stand before God in what we say and do and how we judge.

If we are involved in any part of a justice system at home, in relationships, at work or in the public sector we are to represent God faithfully. Then, when this world is over, we will call out for His mercy, not His justice. Comment and subscribe. 7 minute listen. You have 7 minutes.

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When a "bondservant" is referred to in the Bible, it means a voluntary, ongoing, permanent, mutually agreed upon, mutually beneficial, employer/employee relationship. It is an important concept to get right, because Jesus asks every one of His followers to become a bondservant to Himself.

Us bondservants are to voluntarily enter into an ongoing, permanent, mutually agreed upon, mutually beneficial Master (Jesus)/servant (us) relationship with the Lord Jesus. It involves, at least in the Old Testament picture, an awl, a door, and a willing ear. Listen today with your ear. Then get out your spiritual awl.

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