The Jewish people needed water to drink. They arrived at Marah, but the bitter water was undrinkable. God sweetened the water for them.
commandments
Everyone is familiar with the 10 Commandments given by God to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai. There are many other important commandments recorded in the Bible.
Genesis 26:5 – Abraham Observed the Torah
God blesses Isaac and tells him to stay in the Land of Israel. He also reveals to Isaac that his father Abraham observed the Torah.
Deuteronomy 27:15-26 – Blessing and Curse
Moses commands the Jewish people about a ceremony they must perform when they enter into the Land of Israel. Six tribes are to stand on Mount Gerizim and six tribes on Mount Ebal.
Deuteronomy 22:5 – Weapons and Garments
Deuteronomy 22:5 is a verse about men and women and clothing that upsets a lot of people. Let’s try to understand what the verse does and doesn’t say.
Deuteronomy 13:7-12 – The Enticer
The 10 Commandments prohibit idolatry. Deuteronomy 13 tells us the punishment for a Jew who suggests practicing idolatry.
Deuteronomy 7:22 – Little by Little
The Jewish people will soon be entering the Land of Israel. Moses tells them that God will remove the Canaanites “little by little.” Why won’t this be done quickly?
Ruth 1:16-17 – Where You Go
After the death of her husband and sons, Naomi decides to go home to Bethlehem. She tells her daughters-in-law that they should return to Moab.
Deuteronomy 30:11-14 – Not in Heaven
In Deuteronomy 30:11-14 Moses teaches the Jewish people about repentance. Or, maybe he’s teaching about the importance of studying Torah. The verses aren’t clear.
Deuteronomy 17:6 – 2 or 3 Witnesses
According to Deuteronomy 17:6 judges in a Jewish court must hear the testimony of two or three witnesses. If two witnesses are enough, then why mention three? If three are required, then why mention two?
Deuteronomy 12:10 – Duties in the Land
Moses is teaching the people about to enter the Land of Israel their duties once they arrive.