- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 1
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 5
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 3
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 6
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 4
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 7
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 6
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 13
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 7
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 17
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 8
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 21
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 9
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 24
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 11
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 25
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 12
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 26
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 15
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 27
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 18
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 28
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 21
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Mark 6
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 22
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Mark 8
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 24
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Luke 1
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 27
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Luke 2
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 28
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Luke 4
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 37
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Luke 7
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 39
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Luke 15
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 40
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Luke 16
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 41
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Luke 18
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 42
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Luke 19
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 43
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Luke 20
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 44
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Luke 24
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 45
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: John 1
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 50
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: John 3
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Exodus 1
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: John 4
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Exodus 2
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: John 6
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Exodus 3
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: John 8
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Exodus 4
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: John 10
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Exodus 5
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: John 13
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Exodus 6
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: John 14
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Exodus 7
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: John 15
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Exodus 8
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: John 16
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Exodus 9
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: John 17
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Exodus 10
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: John 20
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Exodus 11
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: John 21
- 365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Exodus 12
- Acts 1: The Ministry of the Gospel
- Exodus 13: Paying the Price
- Acts 2: Faith Founded on Fact
- Exodus 14–18: When Security Vanishes
- Acts 7: Eternal Glory
- Exodus 19: The Covenant to Come
- Acts 8: Counterfeit Gospels
- Exodus 20: The Holy Splendor of God
- Acts 9: From Persecutor to Proclaimer
- Exodus 32: God’s Inexpressible Glory
- Acts 10: The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles
- Leviticus 16: The Holiness of God
- Acts 13: Paul’s Missionary Journeys
- Numbers 13: The Book of Wanderings
- Acts 15: How Are We Saved?
- Numbers 14: The Faithfulness of God
- Acts 16: Interrupted Plans
- Deuteronomy 1: “Beware Lest You Forget”
- Acts 17: How to Spread the Good News
- Deuteronomy 2: Knowing God
- Acts 18: Encouragement through Fellow Believers
- Deuteronomy 3: Mercy and Judgment
- Acts 19–20: The Power and Word of God
- Acts 20–21: The Cost of Following Christ
- Deuteronomy 4: Leaving a Legacy
- Acts 22: Common Ground without Compromise
- Deuteronomy 5: The Purpose of the Law
- Acts 23: The Centrality of the Resurrection
- Deuteronomy 6: The Pitfalls of Prosperity
- Acts 24: Living in Light of the Resurrection
- Deuteronomy 7: Warnings about the World
- Acts 25: The Witness of Waiting
- Deuteronomy 8: Our Daily Bread
- Acts 26: Agents of Eternal Change
- Deuteronomy 27: A Covenant of Obedience
- Acts 27: Surviving the Storm
- Deuteronomy 28: Idolatry of the Heart
- Acts 28: Service and Encouragement
- Deuteronomy 29: Anticipating the New Covenant
- Romans 1: A Practical Theology
- Deuteronomy 30: God’s Merciful Covenant
- Romans 2: The Universal Moral Law
- Deuteronomy 32: Learning from the Past
- Romans 3: Righteousness in Christ
- Deuteronomy 34: The Death of Moses
- Romans 4: The Grace of Justification
- Joshua 1: Listening to the Lord
- Romans 5: Reconciliation with God
- Joshua 2: Rahab’s Faith
- Romans 6: Fighting the Flesh
- Joshua 3: Relying on God
- Romans 7: A Struggle with Sin
- Joshua 4: Setting Up Memorials
- Romans 8: Living in the Spirit
- Joshua 6: Obeying God
- Romans 12: Putting Faith into Practice
- Joshua 23: Remembering God’s Faithfulness
- Romans 13: Christians and Government
- Joshua 24: Reviewing God’s Purposes
- Romans 14: Harmony in Diversity
- Judges 2: A Pattern of Idolatry
- Romans 15: Who Are We?
- Judges: In Need of a King
- 1 Corinthians 1: The Foolishness of God
- Judges 6–7: Severe Mercy
- 1 Corinthians 2: Relying on the Spirit
- Judges 14: Resisting Our Flesh Signature
- 1 Corinthians 3: Only One Foundation
- Judges 15: The Power of the Spirit
- 1 Corinthians 6: A Call to Imitate Christ
- Judges 16: The Consequences of Disobedience
- 1 Corinthians 7: Marriage and Celibacy
- Ruth 1: A Faithful Remnant
- 1 Corinthians 8–10: Tempering Knowledge with Love
- Ruth 2: A Cameo of Grace and Goodness
- 1 Corinthians 9: Surrendering Our Rights
- Ruth 3: Behind the Scenes
- 1 Corinthians 13: The Love of Christ in Us
- Ruth 4: The Backstory of a King
- 1 Corinthians 15: Resurrection of the Dead
- 1 Samuel 1: Presenting Our Prayers to God
- 2 Corinthians 1: A Ministry of Comfort
- 1 Samuel 2: A Humble Honor
- 2 Corinthians 4: Living Letters
- 1 Samuel 3: When God Speaks
- 2 Corinthians 5: Groaning for Glory
- 1 Samuel 8: Hope for the Future
- 2 Corinthians 8: The Generosity of Christ
- 1 Samuel 9: Trusting the True King
- 2 Corinthians 9: Radical Generosity
- 1 Samuel 10: Our Gracious King
- 2 Corinthians 12: Evidence of the Faith
- 1 Samuel 15: A Rebellious Redefinition
- Galatians 5: Freedom from the Law
- 1 Samuel 16: The Deception of Appearances
- Galatians 6: What Is Salvation?
- 1 Samuel 17: Spiritual Excellence
- Ephesians 1: The Blessing of the Father
- 2 Samuel 5: Hidden Sins
- Ephesians 2: Peace in Uncertainty
- 2 Samuel 7: Honor God in Your Work
- Ephesians 3: In Christ
- 2 Samuel 11: Midlife Crisis
- Ephesians 4: A Worthy Walk
- 2 Samuel 12: The Discipline of the Father
- Ephesians 5: Being Imitators of God
- 1 Kings 1: Our Transient Yet Purposeful Life
- Ephesians 6: The Armor of God
- 1 Kings 2
- Philippians 1
- 1 Kings 3
After giving an overview of the book of Deuteronomy, Ken zooms in on Moses’s third sermon in Deuteronomy. This sermon, beginning in chapter 27, examines the covenant between God and Israel, looking ahead to Israel’s future.
A Covenant of Obedience
Deuteronomy 27 captures a critical moment in the lives of the Israelites. They were about to enter the Promised Land as God’s people. But Moses knew they would be tempted to go astray, so he reminded them in verse 10, “So you shall obey the LORD your God, and do His commandments and statutes which I am commanding you today” (NASB).
This theme of remembrance is key in Deuteronomy. In the unique time of this theocratic nation, God promised blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. His law was not meant to be onerous, but liberating. Moses called the Israelites to find true freedom in His service, walking in the way of the Lord instead of going astray and following after the nations.
Again and again, Moses urged the people to “choose.” He told them to “hear” fifty times throughout Deuteronomy and to “do,” “keep,” and “observe” 177 times. As they came to know God, they would love God more, fearing Him and delighting to obey Him.
Walking by the Spirit
We no longer live in a theocratic nation, but this chapter reminds us of the importance of remembering God’s commands and obeying them.
It is true that no one can perfectly obey God—only Christ could fulfill the law perfectly. The law is not a means of salvation, but ought to drive us to faith in Christ.
At the same time, however, we still ought to obey God. When we come to believe in Jesus, we have the Holy Spirit indwelling us, something believers did not fully have in the Old Testament. The Spirit gives us the power to walk in God’s ways, obeying Him out of a transformed and renewed heart.
Watch part 108 of the 365 Key Chapters of the Bible series, based on Ken’s Handbook to Scripture.
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