Parsha Shoftim – Apostolic Readings, Commentary, and Videos

ReadingsDeuteronomy 16:13-22John 7:1-15John 7:37-41Mark 12:41-44Deuteronomy 17:1-20Matthew 18:15-20Romans 13:1-71 Corinthians 5:9-131 Timothy 2:1-4Philippians 2:1-181 Peter 5:1-5Deuteronomy 18:1-20:9Matthew 18:15-20John 5:30-47John 7:43-52Acts 3:22-26Hebrews 7:1-10Hebrews 10:19-31Deuteronomy 20:10-21:9Matthew 27:24-26Luke 6:43-45Luke 13:6-9Acts 28:1-10Revelation 6Additional ReadingSoil from StoneAmerican TorahVideos Related to Parsha ShoftimJustice Is Your Responsibility – The people are responsible for executing judgment and extending mercy. They appoint judges, investigate crimes, render judgment, execute sentences, ensure fair trials, and provide shelter for the accused. Joshua 20:2
Social Justice vs God’s Justice – Universities, entertainers, and HR departments relentlessly push the ideas of social justice. There are daily riots and political demonstrations in favor of social justice. Black Lives Matter riots, gay pride parades, women’s rights marches…. Everyone is talking about justice, but does anyone know what it is? Proverbs 28:4-5 tells how anyone can fully comprehend justice. How to Be a King of Righteousness – Proverbs 16:10-16 and Deuteronomy 17:14-20 give instructions for being a righteous King in God’s eyes. These instructions are directed at Kings but they are valid for everyone who has influence and authority over other people. You can move your entire nation towards righteousness and justice by promoting God’s standards within your own sphere of influence.There Are Always Two Sides – It’s easy to believe the first news we hear, especially when it comes from a source we hold authoritative, but wait until you hear every side of a story. Be especially wary of people who try to prevent you from hearing the other side. Proverbs 18:17Ancient Boundary Stones and Traditions – Traditions get a bad rap, and there are some bad traditions, but they often exist for our protection. Be very cautious about disregarding a longstanding tradition. There might be a good reason for it. Proverbs 22:28The Jebusites and Messiah in Joshua 15 – Judah wasn’t able to drive all of the Canaanites from their territory in the time of Joshua. They had to wait for David, a foreshadowing of Messiah, to remove the stain of the Jebusites from Jerusalem.

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