Tag: Deuteronomy

Welcome to the “But first, Bible” daily devotional podcast with Dave Miers.

Our readings for today are Deuteronomy 33-34 and Luke 1:24-56.

These chapters in Deuteronomy mark a significant transition in the Old Testament. Reminiscent of the end of Genesis when Jacob blesses the 12 tribes of Israel upon his death… here we have Moses blessing the tribes of Israel just before he dies.

I love the clear God-centredness of Moses’ blessing in chapter 33.

Look at the introduction in Deuteronomy 33:2–5,

[2] He said,

“The LORD came from Sinai
and dawned from Seir upon us;
he shone forth from Mount Paran;
he came from the ten thousands of holy ones,
with flaming fire at his right hand.
[3] Yes, he loved his people,
all his holy ones were in his hand;
so they followed in your steps,
receiving direction from you,
[4] when Moses commanded us a law,
as a possession for the assembly of Jacob.
[5] Thus the LORD became king in Jeshurun,
when the heads of the people were gathered,
all the tribes of Israel together. (ESV)

And then look at his conclusion in Deuteronomy 33:26–29,

Continue reading “Mar 19 – Deuteronomy 33-34; Luke 1:24-56 – THE DEATH OF MOSES”

Welcome to the “But first, Bible” daily devotional podcast with Dave Miers.

Our readings for today are Deuteronomy 31-32 and Luke 1:1-23.

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Today, we begin a new book, the Gospel According to Luke. This is the perfect time to encourage others to join in with this reading plan, or perhaps you know of others who have fallen so far behind that they’ve effectively quit… encourage them to join in again! Take a moment to send a message to someone, or share via social media.

The opening paragraph of Luke’s gospel gives us a good insight into HOW and WHY Luke wrote this account of Jesus Christ.

Let me read that opening paragraph,

Luke 1:1–4

[1] Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, [2] just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, [3] it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, [4] that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. (ESV)

Continue reading “Mar 18 – Deuteronomy 31-32; Luke 1:1-23 – INTRODUCTION TO LUKE’S GOSPEL”