Matthew has been hinting at the fact that Jesus is the “prophet like Moses” that was foretold in Deuteronomy 18. In this chapter the Lord begins to do Moses-like works not only for Israel, but also for the Gentiles.
Deuteronomy: Terms of the Covenant
These final sermons of Moses bring the Torah to a close.
In the Gospel of Luke we look at the temptation of Christ and find out how it relates to our own experience of temptation.
At the very beginning of his ministry, Ezekiel is required to fully digest the message he is called upon to deliver.
Lessons from the Life (and Death) of Moses: Moses didn’t accomplish his final goal, which was to enter the Promised Land of Canaan, but he left behind a positive, godly legacy.
The Bible is all connected. It’s a story that gives other stories meaning beyond themselves. It’s a huge story that ultimately includes us.
“We are the Lord’s slaves after having become the Lord’s freemen. He delivers us from the slavery of sin, and then he introduces us to his service. And lo, we find it so blessed that we insist on our ears being bored, and our being made his slaves forever. Now obedience is the slavery of love.” – R. M. Edgar
