A QUICK RESUME OF THEIR HISTORY (DEUTERONOMY 29:2). In the light of the covenant which he had given (Deuteronomy 29:1), he began by a quick reminder of their reasons for confidence in Yahweh, and of why they should be grateful to Him so that they should respond accordingly. He cited four things, Yah... [ Continue Reading ]
THE CALL FOR COMMITMENT (DEUTERONOMY 29:9; DEUTERONOMY 29:12) AND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RESPONDERS (DEUTERONOMY 29:10). Thus in the light of this they were now to prove themselves genuine people of faith, genuine responders. Analysis using the words of Moses: a Keep therefore the words of this c... [ Continue Reading ]
THE AWFUL DANGER THAT MUST BE AVOIDED: A TURNING TO OTHER OVERLORDS, TO IDOLS (DEUTERONOMY 29:16). Aware of their propensity to seek after idols he now warns them once more against doing so. Analysis using the words of Moses: a For you know how we dwelt in the land of Egypt, and how we came throu... [ Continue Reading ]
THE CURSE THAT WILL COME ON THE WHOLE NATION FOR UNCHECKED EVIL AND THOSE WHO WILL WITNESS AGAINST THEM (DEUTERONOMY 29:22). But if he was allowed to go unchecked it was not only he but the whole nation who would be affected. Moses jumps rapidly from the first unchecked failing to the final consequ... [ Continue Reading ]