The Lord reminds Israel that their mission is to take the land, even defeating the giants and Anakim. God would go before them and destroy them for the children of Israel. They were to destroy them quickly and drive them out. The caveat here is that God also reminds them that they should not get … Continue reading Review of the Rebellions (Deuteronomy 9)
The Blessings of Obedience (Deuteronomy 7:12 – 8:20)
God's blessings were promised to those who keep God's commandments. The promises God granted were: love, blessings, fruitfulness in childbearing, gardening, cattle, etc. God also promised to keep barrenness, sickness, and disease from them. He promised to lay them on their enemies, and give Israel victory in battler. He further promised them victory over all … Continue reading The Blessings of Obedience (Deuteronomy 7:12 – 8:20)
God’s Chosen People Should Obey (Deuteronomy 6:10 – 7:11)
God warns Israel to not forget the Lord when they come into the blessed place. What a great admonition! God is letting the children of Israel know that He gladly blesses them, but they should not forget the source of those blessings. They should remember the deliverance from Egypt, and the commandments of God unto … Continue reading God’s Chosen People Should Obey (Deuteronomy 6:10 – 7:11)
Fear and the Greatest Commandment, the Shema (Deuteronomy 5:23 – 6:9)
When the Israelites were at Mt. Sinai, they were afraid of the glory of God, and the fire that they felt would consume them. They asked Moses to speak to God for them, that they may live. God mused that He hoped that--desired that--the people would always fear Him and obey His commandments. Then God … Continue reading Fear and the Greatest Commandment, the Shema (Deuteronomy 5:23 – 6:9)
The Law Reviewed (Deuteronomy 4:44 – 5:22)
Moses received the law of Moses at Sinai, but then rehearsed the Law (Decalogue) and the possessing of the land East of the Jordan, just before sending them forward to the Promised Land. The Ten Commandments are reviewed here, and then Moses reminds them that God gave them on Mt. Sinai by writing them on … Continue reading The Law Reviewed (Deuteronomy 4:44 – 5:22)
Resolved Against Idolatry (Deuteronomy 4:15 – 43)
Moses reminds the Israelites that God is Spirit. He does that by recalling the fact that when God visited Moses on the mountain at Horeb, He did not have a shape or figure, but was simply a voice speaking out of the fire. In light of this image of God, Moses warns the people against … Continue reading Resolved Against Idolatry (Deuteronomy 4:15 – 43)
Obey the Commandments (Deuteronomy 4:1 – 14)
Moses reminds the Israelites that God demands obedience to His laws. He reminds them of the judgement at Baal Peor. He equates the laws and commandments of God with wisdom and understanding. He says that they were a blessed and respected nation because of their closeness to God. He also reminds them of the experience … Continue reading Obey the Commandments (Deuteronomy 4:1 – 14)
Remembering the Last Failure (Deuteronomy 3:12 – 29)
Moses recounts the division of land to the tribes who would stay on the Eastern side of the Jordan (Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh). Then he reminds the Israelites of the opportunity lost when Israel refused to take the land 40 years earlier. Finally, Moses tells of how he desired to enter the … Continue reading Remembering the Last Failure (Deuteronomy 3:12 – 29)
Defeat of Sihon and Og (Deuteronomy 2:26 – 3:11)
Giants! This fear of giants cost a generation of Israelites to miss the blessing of the Promised Land. The giants in the path to Canaan were fierce, withstanding Israel on numerous occasions, but without success. Israel is recounting their defeat of Sihon and Og here, in an effort to remind the Israelites of the delivering … Continue reading Defeat of Sihon and Og (Deuteronomy 2:26 – 3:11)
Remember the Desert (Deuteronomy 2:1 – 25)
The desert wanderings of the children of Israel are recounted in summary here, with the Israelites passing through the territories of Esau and Lot's descendants. Seir was the territory of Edom, the descendants of Esau, and Ammon was the territory of the descendants of Lot. The children of Israel were told not to do battle … Continue reading Remember the Desert (Deuteronomy 2:1 – 25)
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