* Moses encourages the people, and Joshua. (1-8) The law to be read
every seventh year. (9-13) The Israelites' apostacy foretold, A song
given to be witness against them. (14-22) The law delivered to the
Levites. (22-30)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-8 Moses assures Israel of the constant presence of God with them.
This is applied by the apostle to all God's spiritual Israel, to
encourage their faith and hope; unto us is this gospel preached, as
well as unto them; he will never fail thee, nor forsake thee, Hebrews
13:5. Moses commends Joshua t... [ Continue Reading ]
9-13 Though we read the word in private, we must not think it
needless to hear it read in public. This solemn reading of the law
must be done in the year of release. The year of release was typical
of gospel grace, which is called the acceptable year of the Lord; for
our pardon and liberty by Chris... [ Continue Reading ]
14-22 Moses and Joshua attended the Divine Majesty at the door of the
tabernacle. Moses is told again that he must shortly die; even those
who are most ready and willing to die, need to be often reminded of
its coming. The Lord tells Moses, that, after his death, the covenant
he had taken so much pa... [ Continue Reading ]
23-30 The solemn delivery of the book of the law to the Levites, to be
deposited in, or rather by the side, of the ark, is again related. The
song which follows in the next chapter is delivered to Moses, and by
him to the people. He wrote it first, as the Holy Spirit taught him;
and then spake it in... [ Continue Reading ]