Deu 16:2 | MHM | STEP | vv. 2, 5-7 : The Passover lamb and other sacrifices had to be offered only at the place God chose, not at home ( v. 2; v. 5-7 ). This kept the people from inventing their own ways to worship. After the celebration, the people could return home. This rule pointed everyone’s hearts toward God and away from idolatry.

‏ Deuteronomy 16:2

vv. 2, 5-7: The Passover lamb and other sacrifices had to be offered only at the place God chose, not at home (v. 2; v. 5-7 ^a). This kept the people from inventing their own ways to worship. After the celebration, the people could return home. This rule pointed everyone’s hearts toward God and away from idolatry.