Deuteronomy 5-7
An Overview of Chapter 5
Moses repeats the commandments that the Israelites are to follow when they enter the land. These are known as the ten commandments:
1. You shall have no other gods before Me.
2. You shall not make for yourself and idol.
3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
4. Observe the sabbath day.
5. Honor your father and mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not bear false witness.
10. You shall not covet.
After reminding the Israelites of these commandments he also reminded them that they feared God when they heard His voice, and so they asked Moses to talk to God in private. They had promised to do everything God and Moses discussed.
An Overview of Chapter 6
The commandments, statutes, and judgments of God were taught to the people by Moses so that they would follow them when they enter the promised land. If the people follow these laws then God would bless them. A big emphasis is put on teaching these laws to their children and grandchildren so that they will fear God, love God, and do what He has commanded. When asked by their children why they follow God they are instructed to tell them about all God did for them when the were taken out of captivity in Egypt and led to the promised land.
An Overview of Chapter 7
God encourages the Israelites by telling them He will remove seven mighty nations from the land, little by little so Israel can manage the takeover of the land. After God removes these nations the Israelites are to completely destroy the people, their idols, and alters. They are reminded not to intermarry with them because they will turn their children to other Gods. God calls the Israelites holy people, His own possession.
If the people do what is instructed concerning removing the people of the land, then God will love, bless, and multiply them. God will help dispossess the people of the land by sending hornets, and great confusion.
Reflection
Lets take a ten commandment test. Do you place anything ahead of God in importance? Do you worship anything or anyone other than God? Do you use the Lord’s name in vain? Do you take a day each week to rest and remember God? Do you honor your parents? Are you guilty of murder? Have you committed adultery? Are you a thief? Are you a liar? Do you desire what other people have?
For Further Study
Commandment: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 6:13-22, Genesis 21:4, Psalm 19:8, Psalm 71:3, Proverbs 19:16, Ecclesiastes 12:13, Isaiah 48:18, Matthew 5:17-19, John 13:34, John 14:15, Romans 7:7-12, 1Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1John 2:3-11, 1John 3:23-24, 2John 1:5-6
Moses repeats the commandments that the Israelites are to follow when they enter the land. These are known as the ten commandments:
1. You shall have no other gods before Me.
2. You shall not make for yourself and idol.
3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
4. Observe the sabbath day.
5. Honor your father and mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not bear false witness.
10. You shall not covet.
After reminding the Israelites of these commandments he also reminded them that they feared God when they heard His voice, and so they asked Moses to talk to God in private. They had promised to do everything God and Moses discussed.
An Overview of Chapter 6
The commandments, statutes, and judgments of God were taught to the people by Moses so that they would follow them when they enter the promised land. If the people follow these laws then God would bless them. A big emphasis is put on teaching these laws to their children and grandchildren so that they will fear God, love God, and do what He has commanded. When asked by their children why they follow God they are instructed to tell them about all God did for them when the were taken out of captivity in Egypt and led to the promised land.
An Overview of Chapter 7
God encourages the Israelites by telling them He will remove seven mighty nations from the land, little by little so Israel can manage the takeover of the land. After God removes these nations the Israelites are to completely destroy the people, their idols, and alters. They are reminded not to intermarry with them because they will turn their children to other Gods. God calls the Israelites holy people, His own possession.
If the people do what is instructed concerning removing the people of the land, then God will love, bless, and multiply them. God will help dispossess the people of the land by sending hornets, and great confusion.
Reflection
Lets take a ten commandment test. Do you place anything ahead of God in importance? Do you worship anything or anyone other than God? Do you use the Lord’s name in vain? Do you take a day each week to rest and remember God? Do you honor your parents? Are you guilty of murder? Have you committed adultery? Are you a thief? Are you a liar? Do you desire what other people have?
For Further Study
Commandment: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 6:13-22, Genesis 21:4, Psalm 19:8, Psalm 71:3, Proverbs 19:16, Ecclesiastes 12:13, Isaiah 48:18, Matthew 5:17-19, John 13:34, John 14:15, Romans 7:7-12, 1Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1John 2:3-11, 1John 3:23-24, 2John 1:5-6
posted by Shaun Sells | 8:38 AM
1 Comments:
Just wanted to second allygoehring's very good comments! It seems that the more that I read of His Word, the more that I 'try' to memorize and meditate on a scripture a day, the more that my heart longs for His Word--yet at the same time I experience daily what allygoehring mentions... to live as Christ desires takes a continual consciousness of Him that at present I lack.
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