THE OFFERING OF THE FIRSTFRUITS (DEUTERONOMY 26:1). The offering of the firstfruits was to take place at the Feast of Sevens when the harvest had hopefully been gathered in. Here Israel were commanded to gather their firstfruits once they were in the land and bring them to Yahweh at the place that... [ Continue Reading ]
SPECIAL TITHING IN THE THIRD YEAR (DEUTERONOMY 26:12). Here they solemnly declare ‘before Yahweh their God' that they have fulfilled their obligations with regard to the third year tithe. Analysis in the words of Moses: · When you have made an end of tithing all the tithe of your increase in the... [ Continue Reading ]
VII THE COVENANT CEREMONY (DEUTERONOMY 26:16 TO DEUTERONOMY 27:26). The covenant having been fully outlined and declared, and the tribute having been offered, the covenant ceremony can now be prepared for. MOSES' FINAL SUMMING UP . Moses now closes his speech with a final exhortation. It had begun... [ Continue Reading ]