Rev. James Yonkers, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Danville, IL, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Deuteronomy 25:1-19.
God’s Law consistently calls for true justice, in which crimes are punished appropriately while upholding the humanity of both the criminal and the judge. Those who labor should receive their wages from their work. Instructions surrounding levirate marriage come from a concern for preserving a family line, as does a law for punishment for a woman who inappropriately prevents a man from having children. Fair and just measurements are required for Israelites, lest the poor receive injustice. The LORD will have His justice carried out on nations that have rejected Him and His people.
“The Law of God is Good and Wise” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Deuteronomy. Though Moses’ lengthy sermons in Deuteronomy may be tempting to skip, this influential book is essential reading for Christians. As Moses strengthened Israel on the plains of Moab before the people entered the Promised Land, so the book of Deuteronomy still strengthens the Church as we prepare to enter the Resurrection with Christ, the Prophet greater than Moses.
