A woman may have grown up in such luxury that she never had to put a foot on the ground. But times will be so bad that she will secretly eat both her newborn baby and the afterbirth, without sharing any with her husband or her other children. (Deuteronomy 28:56-57 CEV)

In Chapter 28, there are fourteen verses about the Lord’s rewards for obedience, and fifty-four verses of punishment. He really gets into it, but I feel as though I’m reading a book by Lovecraft, and not Moses.

This reading felt familiar, so I’ll just point you to my discussion of Leviticus 26.

In Chapter 29, Moses reminds the people of the agreement they made with the Lord. What agreement was that? The one where the Lord threatens to destroy the entire town if a single person starts worshipping an idol? I don’t remember the people ever being given a choice.

In this chapter, there are more terrible threats of swift vengeance that the Lord will bring against His own people. Don’t make Him mad.

Next: Deuteronomy 30-31.