Deuteronomy 30-31
An Overview of Chapter 30
Moses starts this chapter out by prophetically proclaiming that both the blessings listed and the curses listed will in fact happen to the nation of Israel. Moses also tells the Israelites that they will return to the Lord and when they do God will restore them to the land no matter where they are in the world. Then God will “circumcise” their hearts so that they may love Him. The Lord will also give them great prosperity and God will rejoice over their repentance. Moses tells the people that the commandments that he is instructing them are not beyond their reach, but in fact the word of God is near them, in their mouths and in their hearts so that they will obey it.
The Israelites have been given a choice between following God and living happily or not following God and dying in misery. Moses encourages them to choose life by loving God, obeying Him, and holding tight to their relationship with Him.
An Overview of Chapter 31
Speaking to all the people of Israel the 120 year old Moses tells the people that they will be entering the land without him. They will not be going without leadership though, as the Lord will go before them and prepare the way, and Joshua replace Moses as their human leader. Moses encourages the people to be strong, courageous, and not afraid of the journey ahead. Moses calls Joshua up in front of all the people and encourages him as well.
Moses wrote out all the law and gave the written copy to the priests and the elders of Israel. Moses instructed them to call a national assembly every seven years and read the law to the people so they will hear, learn and fear the Lord so that they will do what the Lord has commanded.
The Lord calls Moses and Joshua to a special meeting at the tent of meeting, where He meets them in the pillar of cloud at the doorway. The Lord tells Moses that the Israelites will turn from Him and worship other gods when they become prosperous, which will lead to the curses warned of before. God instructs Moses to write down a song that He will use to testify against the people, and Moses is to teach it to the people.
The Lord commissioned Joshua and encouraged him to be strong and courageous, telling him the he will succeed at bringing the Israelites into the land.
Moses instructs the Levites who are in charge of the ark (the Kohathites) to put the book of the law next to the ark of the covenant. He then tells them that they will rebel against God after he is dead. He tells the Kohathites to assemble the elders and officers of Israel so he can tell them about their future failings.
Reflection
Is it encouraging to know that God knows your future failings, but still loves you? Is the Word of God near you, in your mouth and in your heart so that you will obey it? God has given everyone a choice between eternal life and eternal death, which do you choose? Does knowing that Jesus has gone before us to prepare a place for us give you courage and strength to follow God? Once every seven years all the law was to be read to all the people, do you read through the Bible once every seven years?
For Further Study
Deuteronomy 10:16, Joshua 4:4, Romans 2:29, Colossians 4:8
Moses starts this chapter out by prophetically proclaiming that both the blessings listed and the curses listed will in fact happen to the nation of Israel. Moses also tells the Israelites that they will return to the Lord and when they do God will restore them to the land no matter where they are in the world. Then God will “circumcise” their hearts so that they may love Him. The Lord will also give them great prosperity and God will rejoice over their repentance. Moses tells the people that the commandments that he is instructing them are not beyond their reach, but in fact the word of God is near them, in their mouths and in their hearts so that they will obey it.
The Israelites have been given a choice between following God and living happily or not following God and dying in misery. Moses encourages them to choose life by loving God, obeying Him, and holding tight to their relationship with Him.
An Overview of Chapter 31
Speaking to all the people of Israel the 120 year old Moses tells the people that they will be entering the land without him. They will not be going without leadership though, as the Lord will go before them and prepare the way, and Joshua replace Moses as their human leader. Moses encourages the people to be strong, courageous, and not afraid of the journey ahead. Moses calls Joshua up in front of all the people and encourages him as well.
Moses wrote out all the law and gave the written copy to the priests and the elders of Israel. Moses instructed them to call a national assembly every seven years and read the law to the people so they will hear, learn and fear the Lord so that they will do what the Lord has commanded.
The Lord calls Moses and Joshua to a special meeting at the tent of meeting, where He meets them in the pillar of cloud at the doorway. The Lord tells Moses that the Israelites will turn from Him and worship other gods when they become prosperous, which will lead to the curses warned of before. God instructs Moses to write down a song that He will use to testify against the people, and Moses is to teach it to the people.
The Lord commissioned Joshua and encouraged him to be strong and courageous, telling him the he will succeed at bringing the Israelites into the land.
Moses instructs the Levites who are in charge of the ark (the Kohathites) to put the book of the law next to the ark of the covenant. He then tells them that they will rebel against God after he is dead. He tells the Kohathites to assemble the elders and officers of Israel so he can tell them about their future failings.
Reflection
Is it encouraging to know that God knows your future failings, but still loves you? Is the Word of God near you, in your mouth and in your heart so that you will obey it? God has given everyone a choice between eternal life and eternal death, which do you choose? Does knowing that Jesus has gone before us to prepare a place for us give you courage and strength to follow God? Once every seven years all the law was to be read to all the people, do you read through the Bible once every seven years?
For Further Study
Deuteronomy 10:16, Joshua 4:4, Romans 2:29, Colossians 4:8
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