Deuteronomy; Importance of the Blood

We are going to be in Deuteronomy chapter 12. The first eleven chapters of Deuteronomy have mainly served as an introduction, preparing the Israelites to enter the promised land and to begin life without Moses. These chapters have focused on history and preparation, and up to this point, only the Ten Commandments have been covered. Now, in chapter twelve, we transition to specific commandments and statutes that the Israelites must follow in the promised land. These first two commandments, although surprising, are chosen for a reason that may not be immediately obvious to us.