RCL: Deuteronomio 34:1-12; Salmo 90:1-6, 13-17; 1 Tesalonicenses 2:1-8; Mateo 22:34-46 Deuteronomio 34:1-12 La historia de Moisés termina con Dios mostrándole la Tierra Prometida, aunque Moisés “no va[s] a entrar en ella”.  Esta afirmación se considera tradicionalmente un recordatorio del castigo en las Aguas de Meribá (cf. Números 20:1-13). Incluso con este recordatorio del castigo,…

RCL: Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Moses’ story ends with God showing him the Promised Lan,d even though Moses would “not cross over there.” The statement is traditionally considered a reminder of the punishment at the Waters of Meribah (cf. Numbers 20:1-13). Even with this reminder of punishment,…

RCL: Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14 Exodus 32:1-14 The Golden Calf account is one of those stories that anyone familiar with the Bible knows – or at least, claims to know! This near-ubiquitous familiarity may be due in part to the many pop culture references made to this story – or…

Deuteronomio 34: 1-12 Este texto del Deuteronomio marca el final de la participación corporal de Moisés en la vida de los antiguos israelitas. Pasó gran parte de su vida siendo fiel al llamado de Dios, incluso a pesar de sus propias dudas e inseguridades. Pastoreó a los antiguos israelitas durante el tiempo en el desierto,…

Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Our text from Deuteronomy marks the end of Moses’ corporeal participation in the lives of the ancient Israelites. He spent much of his life being faithful to God’s call, even over his own self-doubts and insecurities. He shepherded the ancient Israelites during their time in the wilderness, acting as God’s emissary, even when…

Deuteronomio 34: 1-12 Funcionalmente, este pasaje habla de la conquista geográfica que los israelitas han logrado, y el paso del poder de Moisés a Josué. Sin embargo, creo que la parte más intrigante se da solamente al final: “Nunca ha surgido un profeta en Israel como Moisés, a quien el Señor conoció cara a cara”….

  Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Functionally, this passage tells of the geographical conquest that the Israelites have achieved, and the passing of power from Moses to Joshua. However, I think the most intriguing part is just at the end – “Never since has there arisen a prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to…

Deuteronomio 34: 1-12 Este pasaje nos encuentra al final de la historia de Moisés y marca el final de los primeros cinco libros de la Biblia hebrea, la Torá. Se llega al final del libro de Deuteronomio, a menudo referida como la segunda ley. Moisés ve la tierra prometida desde la cima del monte Nebo…

Deuteronomy 34:1-12 This passage finds us at the end of the story of Moses and marks the end of the first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, the Torah. It comes at the end of the book of Deuteronomy, often referred to as the Second Law. Moses sees the Promised Land from the top of…