Deuteronomy 8-10
An Overview of Chapter 8
Moses tells the Israelites the reason they wandered in the wilderness for 40 years, it was so God could humble them, and test what is in their hearts. He let them go hungry so that they would understand that man does not live on bread alone. This was the Lords discipline (training) similar to how a father trains his son. Moses warns the Israelites to remember these lessons so that when they get to the land and God gives them all the great things He has promised they will not become proud, forgetting that it was God who gave them all their blessings.
An Overview of Chapter 9
The Israelites are told before they enter the land that they will defeat great nations, but that it will not be them doing the fighting - it will be God. This foreknowledge is given to them so when it happens they will not think they did this on their own. They are reminded that they were not chosen because of their righteousness, in fact their fathers actions were not righteous at all. If God had judged them based on their righteousness they would have been destroyed in the wilderness, but each time they deserved destruction Moses interceded for them. Moses would spend 40 days fasting and begging God to save the Israelites; he did this on two different occasions (when they made the golden calf, and when they rebelled 38 years earlier and refused to enter the land). God described the Israelites as stubborn, wicked, sinners and yet He made them His people.
An Overview of Chapter 10
Moses recounts how God made him make new tablets for the ten commandments because he broke the first set in anger. God also instructed that those ten commandments be placed in the ark of the covenant. Moses reminds them that the tribe of Levi is to serve the Lord.
In return for choosing, blessing and protecting Israel God asks a few things in return. He expects the Israelites to:
- fear Him
- walk in His ways
- Love Him
- serve Him
- keep His commandments and statutes
This is the God who owns the heaven and the earth, and he has chosen to give love and affection to the nation of Israel (what an awesome privilege). God does not show partiality or take bribes, He protects widows and orphans, and provides for aliens. He expects His people to do the same.
Reflection
How has God humbled and tested you? Do you pridefully take claim for the blessings God has provided you? Do you fast and beg God for the souls of those who deserve destruction? Do you take the time to praise the owner of heaven and earth who has decided to show His love and affection to you? Seeing the character traits of God listed in chapter 10, do you have the same character as God?
For Further Study
Discipline: Deuteronomy 8:5, Psalm 118:15-18, Proverbs 3:11-12, Proverbs 12:1, Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 22:15, 1Corinthians 11:32, Hebrews 12:5-11
Moses tells the Israelites the reason they wandered in the wilderness for 40 years, it was so God could humble them, and test what is in their hearts. He let them go hungry so that they would understand that man does not live on bread alone. This was the Lords discipline (training) similar to how a father trains his son. Moses warns the Israelites to remember these lessons so that when they get to the land and God gives them all the great things He has promised they will not become proud, forgetting that it was God who gave them all their blessings.
An Overview of Chapter 9
The Israelites are told before they enter the land that they will defeat great nations, but that it will not be them doing the fighting - it will be God. This foreknowledge is given to them so when it happens they will not think they did this on their own. They are reminded that they were not chosen because of their righteousness, in fact their fathers actions were not righteous at all. If God had judged them based on their righteousness they would have been destroyed in the wilderness, but each time they deserved destruction Moses interceded for them. Moses would spend 40 days fasting and begging God to save the Israelites; he did this on two different occasions (when they made the golden calf, and when they rebelled 38 years earlier and refused to enter the land). God described the Israelites as stubborn, wicked, sinners and yet He made them His people.
An Overview of Chapter 10
Moses recounts how God made him make new tablets for the ten commandments because he broke the first set in anger. God also instructed that those ten commandments be placed in the ark of the covenant. Moses reminds them that the tribe of Levi is to serve the Lord.
In return for choosing, blessing and protecting Israel God asks a few things in return. He expects the Israelites to:
- fear Him
- walk in His ways
- Love Him
- serve Him
- keep His commandments and statutes
This is the God who owns the heaven and the earth, and he has chosen to give love and affection to the nation of Israel (what an awesome privilege). God does not show partiality or take bribes, He protects widows and orphans, and provides for aliens. He expects His people to do the same.
Reflection
How has God humbled and tested you? Do you pridefully take claim for the blessings God has provided you? Do you fast and beg God for the souls of those who deserve destruction? Do you take the time to praise the owner of heaven and earth who has decided to show His love and affection to you? Seeing the character traits of God listed in chapter 10, do you have the same character as God?
For Further Study
Discipline: Deuteronomy 8:5, Psalm 118:15-18, Proverbs 3:11-12, Proverbs 12:1, Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 22:15, 1Corinthians 11:32, Hebrews 12:5-11
posted by Shaun Sells | 12:02 AM
1 Comments:
Pastor, these chapters brought me so much encouragement and warmth for they reminded me that once coming out of 'dry places' that our God lead us through that the walk certainly does not end there. We have enemies to fight... like anger, pride, jealousy, rashness, greed, excessiveness...ect... all these and so many more we can not have the victory over--"but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ"! 1Cor.15:57. God Bless, Michael
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