February 22 + Daily notes & readings

DAY 53

Three books down, 63 more to go! 😁

We're opening with the first 3 chapters of Deuteronomy today. You'll notice that those chapters are a history lesson. Moses is speaking to the new generation of Israelites, ensuring they know and understanding how they got to be where they are. He doesn't pull any punches. It's a straightforward recount of much of what we've read so far.

Since it is a retelling of the Israelites' journey, I didn't include chapter notes today. Make sure to watch the introduction video to get a firm grasp of what the book of Deuteronomy is--there's an extra credit assignment!

DAILY READINGS

Deuteronomy 1-3 & Psalm 53

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