In this video listen to Deuteronomy 12 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In Deuteronomy 12 we discuss Asherah Poles and the Place that God would choose, which was firstly Shiloh, and ultimately Jerusalem. Asherah poles were probably not actually poles, but idols. Some people think they are trees, but archaeology has discovered many idols of Asherah but nothing that is recognised as an Asherah Pole. This video explains what these are.

Today we are not tempted by Asherah, but the things that Asherah represents are still tempting, wealth, success, advancement, prosperity, and of course physical intimacy. Imagine a way of life where these things would guarantee you success. How hard would it be for people to resist that?

Then, we discuss the place, which of course was Jerusalem, where the temple would ulti ...