Review & Intro: In Chapter 22, we looked at the golden rule of treating others as we would like to be treated. We saw moral laws concerning virgins and the married ones. In Chapter 23, we move into the behavior and rules for the army and their camp as the Lord is among them and holiness is required.
Deuteronomy Chapter 23 - Observation Questions
1. Who was not able to enter the assembly of the Lord? vs. 1
2. There are several reasons why a man would become a eunuch. Comment on the verses below for some of the answers:
Note: While some might become enuchs for the sake of the kingdom of God (possibly to give themselves wholly to the Lord and not women, etc.) ... there were cultic practices in the ancient days of Israel's beginnings that did these things for the wrong reasons. Regardless of why they became a eunuch, there was a reason why anything cut off would not be allowed inside the temple. What did the priests and the law of Moses represent? It was all a picture of the Christ to come, the Messiah, who was God's perfect lamb, wholly man and wholly unblemished, a perfect sacrifice to take the sins of the world.
3. What are some encouraging words given to or by eunuchs in the Word? Comment on these verses:
Isaiah 56:3-5 -
Acts 8:26-39 -
Note: By these verses, we know that it does not mean that a eunuch would not be accepted into the kingdom of God for salvation through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
4. Who could not enter the assembly of the Lord and his descendants to the 10th generation as well? vs. 2
5. In the Lord Jesus Christ ... our gender, our race, our background, our birth status, etc. matters not. We are all accepted into His kingdom and given all the blessings of faith in Him. Praise His Name! Comment on the following verses:
John 3:16 -
Acts 17:30 -
Titus 2:11 -
Romans 10:11-13 -
Acts 10:28
Acts 10:34-35
Galatians 3:28-29 -
6. Back to Deuteronomy 23. Who else were not to enter the assembly of the Lord or their descendants even to the 10th generation? vs. 3
7. Although, these nations had come from the daughters of Lot through illegimate intercourse with their drunken father, it is not stated for that reason. (see those details in Genesis Chapter 19) ... What are the two reasons given that they were not to enter the assembly of the Lord to the 10th generation? vs. 4
8. Although they had hired Balaam to curse Israel, what did the Lord do through Balaam's words and why? vs. 5
9. What were the Israelites to never seek from the Moabites and the Ammonites? vs. 6
10. Do we sometimes seek or long for the peace and prosperity of those who are not believers in the Lord? Read what David said in Psalm 37 and see if you can relate to it at times. Please comment -
11. Back to Deuteronomy 23. Who were the Israelites not to detest and why? vs. 7
12. How was Edom a brother to Israel? Take time to find out who the father of the Edomites was and another name for Israel. What were the names of these brothers and why were they not friendly with one another? (( a short history lesson ))
13. Back to Deuteronomy 23. Who else were they not to destest and why? vs. 7
14. When could the sons of the Edomites and the Egyptians enter the assembly of the Lord? vs. 8 ... (( comment if you have insight on this or do research on it)
15. What were they to keep themselves from when they went out as an army? vs. 9
16. What are we called to abstain from as believers? Comment on the following verses:
17. What was a man to do if he awoke and had a nocturnal emission in the night? vs. 10
18. What was he to do as evening approached and when was he able to re-enter the camp? vs. 11
19. They were assigned a place outside the camp to excrete body waste, and they were to cover it up. (vs.12,13). The camp of the Lord was to be kept holy and clean. Who actually walked in their midst to deliver them and to defeat their enemies before them? vs. 14
20. Where does the Lord walk among His people today? Comment on the following verses:
Matthew 18:19,20 -
Revelation 1:20 -
Revelation 2:1,2 -
21. How are we to walk in His presence? Comment on the verses below:
Colossians 1:10 -
1 Thessalonians 2:12 -
22. Back to Deuteronomy 23. ... When a slave escaped from his master, he must of had a reason for it. Rather than return him to his master (as they were to do for an ox or a donkey) ... they were not to return the slave. They were to allow him to live in their midst in any town which he might choose. (vs.15,16)...What did the Lord command them not to do? vs. 16
23. Whether a daughter or a son of Israel, they were not to be a cult prostitute, which was something the other nations around them participated in. (vs.17) They were not to bring the wages of a harlot or a dog into the house of the Lord for any votive offering. What were these considered to the Lord? vs. 18
24. The Israelites could charge interest to a foreigner that borrowed from them, but they were not to charge interest to a fellow countryman on anything they needed. (vs.19,20) ... How are we suppose to respond to those who want to borrow from us? Comment on the following verses:
25. What was the result of not taking interest from a fellow countryman? vs. 20
26. When an Israelite made a vow to the Lord, he was to keep that vow or it would be a sin for him. The Lord would surely require it of him. (vs.21-23) ... Would it be a sin if they refrained from making a vow at all? vs. 22 -
27. What did Jesus teach about making vows? Comment on the verses below:
28. When a person had need, they could go into a neighbor's vineyard or field to eat grapes and or gather grain. What were the rules of not taking advantage of their neighbor that were given? vs. 24,25 -
29. How are we to take care of the needy among us today? Find verses to help support what you answer.
Application:
30. What is required for us to enter the assembly of the Lord?
31. The Lord is walking among us. How are we to walk before Him?
32. As believers of the Lord, how can we take care of one another today ?
Matthew 25:34-46 -
Luke 10:30-37 -
Acts 4:32-34 -
Acts 20:35 -
Galatians 6:10 -
Ephesians 4:28 -
2 Corinthians 9:6,7 -
1 Timothy 5:16 -
James 1:26,27 -
1 John 3:17,18 -
33. Summarize this lesson and post a prayer if you would like.
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