Welcome to Day 54 of Word for Word: The Bible.

In this episode, we continue our journey through Deuteronomy with a complete, word-for-word reading of chapters 20–22. As Israel stands on the edge of the Promised Land, Moses addresses matters of warfare, justice, family structure, personal responsibility, and everyday holiness. These instructions reveal that obedience to God extends into every arena of life—both public and private.

Today’s reading includes:

• Instructions for going to war, trusting the Lord for victory, and offering peace before battle
• Protection of fruit trees during siege, showing restraint even in conflict
• Atonement for an unsolved murder and the removal of innocent bloodguilt
• Laws governing marriage, inheritance, and the rights of the firstborn
• The sobering case of a rebellious son and the seriousness of covenant responsibility
• Commands to care for a neighbor’s lost property and to protect life through practical safeguards
• Boundaries that preserve moral order, purity, and justice within the community
• Protections for women and consequences for sexual misconduct

These chapters show that God’s holiness is not confined to the tabernacle or moments of worship. From battlefields to rooftops, from city gates to vineyards, the Lord calls His people to live with integrity, compassion, discipline, and reverence. No part of life is spiritually neutral when we belong to Him.

Each episode of Word for Word: The Bible includes:

• A brief introduction to provide context
• A full, uninterrupted reading of the assigned chapters
• A closing reflection and prayer

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