Deuteronomy 32: Learning from the Past
We must continually choose gratitude, recognizing our dependence on God. Otherwise, our obedience is ephemeral—it will not last.
We must continually choose gratitude, recognizing our dependence on God. Otherwise, our obedience is ephemeral—it will not last.
God knew that the Israelites would be unfaithful to His covenant in the land of Canaan. But He promised them redemption and a new covenant.
We need to be given a new heart in order to enter into an intimate relationship with God. He is holy, and we cannot earn righteousness—but He is merciful.
God warned the Israelites of the consequences of disobedience. But the tangible idols of this world drew their hearts away from Him, just as they do ours.
Obedience to God’s commandments is not onerous. Instead, it is liberating. As we know and love God more, we will delight in obeying Him.
Embedded in human nature is a tendency to forget, and nothing seems to disappear quicker than gratitude. We need daily sustenance to remember God.
Moses warned the Israelites about the Canaanite nations in Deuteronomy 7. He knew the seductive siren call of the world—which we, too, must resist.
God wants us to love Him enough to trust and obey Him. While adversity may be difficult, prosperity has its own set of potential pitfalls.
What was the purpose of the Law, and how were Old Testament believers saved? The Law points to our need for grace before a holy God, and the foundation of salvation has always been Christ.
Trusting in God seems like a risk to us, but it is always worth it. Moses reminded the Israelites of this truth in Deuteronomy 4.
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