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Deuteronomy 11-16
In this parsha, the Lord summarizes aspects of having a relationship with Him.  A relationship in life is either based on blood/genetics or with a contract.  Relationships created by contract happen in business, employment, family, etc.  Contracts can be implied by the actions of the parties or expressly written setting out the parties rights and responsibilities.  God defines a relationship with Him in a contract – a marriage contract - and in Judaism this contract is know as a ketubah.  But lets review the mitzvot/commandments before we continue.  Go to Part 16 at time mark 6:50 minutes - HERE.

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Deuteronomy 7-11
In this parsha,  we see the Lord warning the Israelites of the problem of pride – Deuteronomy  8. Pride is a reoccurring malady of the human condition.  Man begins  to forget  that it was God and His law which blessed them and takes the credit for their prosperity, which then starts a downward chain of events.  We’ll take a look at the Cycle of Pride and how to avoid it.  But before we do, let’s review the mitzvot/commandments in these chapters.  Go to Part 15 at time mark 52:45 minutes - HERE. 

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Deuteronomy 3-7
In this parsha, Moses prophesies that the Gentiles will see the wisdom and understanding that is in the Law that God is giving the children of Israel.  – Deu 4:6-8.  This week we will see how this utterance by Moses has been fulfilled in a dramatic latter-day way.  But first let’s review the mitzot/commandments in these chapters, go to Part 15 at time mark 33:55 minute – HERE:

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Numbers 33-36
Deuteronomy 1-3
For this week, we are going to cover two parsha’s to catch up on our schedule.  In these two parshas, we see three primary themes.  These three themes are connected to the three principal blessings associated with God’s covenant with Israel – Inheritance, Protection and Posterity. Moreover, we do not see these same specific blessings laid out in the New Testament.  But before we continue, let's review the mitzvot/commandments in these chapters.  Go to Part 15 at time mark 26:10 minutes – HERE:

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Numbers 30-32
In this parsha, we see a recitation of some of the mitzvot/commandments for making vows. Vows or oaths are also integral for making covenants with God.  We discussed the covenant blessings connected to the priesthood in the last post.  So we’ll continue with the theme on covenants here. The priesthood covenant also has a covenant oath.  In fact, all of God’s covenants have oaths whether in an explicit writing or implied.  But before we continue, lets catch up on the mitzvot/commandments. Go to Part 15 at time mark 19:50 minutes HERE: