Worship and Sanctuary in Deuteronomy 12

This chapter examines the commandments in Deuteronomy 12, emphasizing the importance of worshiping in the place designated by God. It discusses the transition from nomadic living to a settled society in the Promised Land and the implications for worship practices, including the destruction of false worship sites. The conversation also explores the evolution of the concept of sanctuary from a physical location to the collective body of believers in the New Testament.