Ecclesiastes 5&6 makes us reevaluate the way we look at religion and wealth. Without meaning to, we often take up secular attitudes and opinions toward these two topics, which can cause us to drift away from God. It's important to put everything in perspective. Remember, Solomon's main theme in Ecclesiastes, is if I died tomorrow, what then?

What came first the law or Moses' hike up Mount Sinai? Many people would have you believe the law only applies to the Israelites and was first instantiated on Mount Sinai. However, there are examples of the law being enforced well before Moses' and the Israelites embarked on the Exodus. Let's look at some of these examples and discus what it means for us today.

After coming together to take the land, the Israelites almost tore themselves apart...

This post covers the last third of Moses' second address in Deuteronomy 21-26. In these chapters Moses talks about familial issues (such as marriage and parenting), murder, rape, tithes and fair business practices.

Sacrifices were important but Israel wasn't free to just give sacrifices, they had to fit God's specifications.

God reminds the people of His expectations, but He also gives the people a way to remember His commandments.

The princes of Israel dedicate the tabernacle through offerings.

More information on how priests were to behave is given in Leviticus 21 and 22.