We must continually choose gratitude, recognizing our dependence on God. Otherwise, our obedience is ephemeral—it will not last.
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Deuteronomy 30: God’s Merciful Covenant
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.
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Growing in Passion for God
Do fear and love go together? When it comes to growing our passion for God, they do—reverential awe for his holiness and joy from His intimacy with us.
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Deuteronomy 28: Idolatry of the Heart
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.
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Wisdom and the Sovereignty of God
We learn true wisdom when we look at the character of God. Three verses in Proverbs illustrate the sovereignty of the God behind all wisdom.
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The Wisdom of Submitting to God
Wisdom is about cultivating a higher sense of “the good life”—not giving ourselves up for power, popularity, or possessions, but submitting to Christ.
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Deuteronomy 6: The Pitfalls of Prosperity
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.
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Acts 23: The Centrality of the Resurrection
Holding to a historical Jesus but not His resurrection is not sufficient for salvation. Acts 23 shows the centrality of this doctrine to Christianity.
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Deuteronomy 4: Leaving a Legacy
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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Deuteronomy 3: Mercy and Judgment
Have you ever struggled with the violence of the Old Testament? Deuteronomy 3 displays God’s mercy and judgment.
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