Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Deuteronomy 13. What's going on here?

Bible Expert: In this chapter, God is warning the Israelites about false prophets and false gods. He is cautioning them not to listen to anyone who would lead them astray, even if it's a close family member. He says that if someone tries to lead them away from Him, they should be put to death.

Joe: Woah, that's serious stuff. Is He serious about this?

Jamie: I just Googled it and it looks like He is.

Joe: That's intense. What else is in this chapter?

Bible Expert: God also commands the Israelites to completely destroy any cities that are devoted to false gods. He says that they should not leave anything standing and they should burn it all to the ground.

Joe: That's pretty extreme.

Bible Expert: Yes, it is, but it's an important reminder that God is the one true God and that He should be worshipped and obeyed above all else.