Deuteronomy 34

Deuteronomy 34:1-3 God called Moses to climb Mount Nebo after saying his farewell, warnings and prophecies to Israel. He was climbing the mountain to be alone with God. His ministry was ending as it began, in the presence of God. God was going to take His faithful servant to the promised land of heaven. From … Read more

Deuteronomy 33

Deuteronomy 33:1 Moses was about to be “gathered to his fathers” but before he leaves, he places a blessing on them. He anticipates the insecurity of Israel and encourages them that they can rely on God’s steadfast love. Moses says here that God would bless them not because their faithfulness but in spite of it. … Read more

Deuteronomy 30

Deuteronomy 30:1-3 Moses had just taught about the consequences of their future failure. The day would come when Israel would turn from God to idols and false worship. The result would be the judgment of God. A foreign nation would conquer them, and they would become exiles in a foreign land that they knew nothing … Read more

Deuteronomy 32

Deuteronomy 32:1-4 This chapter is titled “The Song of Moses”. It covers the commitment of the people to the covenant and commandments of God and their failure to keep them. It also predicts their future failure, judgment, restoration and return the promised land. Israel will experience God’s judgment for their sin and when conviction and … Read more

Deuteronomy 30

Deuteronomy 16:1-2 The Lord decreed that three times yearly all Israelites needed to go up to Jerusalem to present themselves to Him. The first was Passover observed in the month Abib (mid-March to mid-April), also known as Nisan (Exod 12:2; 13:4). Before the first Passover, the new year was observed in the fall, in the … Read more

Deuteronomy 31

Deuteronomy 31:1-2 Moses had run the race and his work was about to end and he is here beginning his farewell to the sheep who had been entrusted to him. Age had taken its toll on his body and he was not able to “come and go” as in his youth. Moses’ life of 120 … Read more

Deuteronomy 30

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Deut. 30:1-3 Moses had just taught about the consequences of their future failure. The day would come when Israel would turn from God to idols and false worship. The result would be the judgment of God. A foreign nation would conquer them, and they would become exiles in a foreign land that they … Read more

Deuteronomy 29

Deuteronomy 29:1 There is much scholarly debate if this verse looks backward to the beginning of Deuteronomy or forward to what proceeds. Arguments can be made to support both positions, but it seems likely to be looking back. One of the strongest arguments in my opinion, is that v 1 here is the closing verse … Read more

Deuteronomy 28

Dualism is common among Christians. It occurs when we attribute painful events to the devil as if God is not sovereign over all that occurs in our lives and the world. Scripture, on the other hand teaches that nothing happens apart from the sovereign power and will of God. If something terrible takes place, God had the … Read more

Deuteronomy 27

Deuteronomy 27:1-3 Although Moses will be dying shortly, the law of God will remain. God’s commands, which includes benedictions and maledictions need to be taught to future generations. Chapters 12-26 itemize the obligations of the covenant. Moses gathered the elders to instruct them to convey and instruct the statues and judgments of the covenant to the people. This … Read more