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DISOBEYING GODDeuteronomy 27–28 “Cursed is the man who does not uphold the words of this Law by carrying them out” (Deut. 27:26). A basic principle of the Law Covenant is that obedience brings blessing; disobedience, punishment. How important it is that we understand the tragic consequences of our failure to obey God. OverviewMoses and theContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

OBEYING GODDeuteronomy 21:15–26:19 “The LORD has declared this day that you are His people, His treasured possession as He promised, and that you are to keep all His commands” (Deut. 26:18). Old Testament Law touched on every aspect of the Israelites lifestyle, showing that God was intimately involved in all of the believer’s life onContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

HONORING GODDeuteronomy 19:1–21:14 “Make its people an offer of peace” (Deut. 20:10). Human life is precious to God. Even in cases where the taking of life is permissible—in executing a murderer and in war—God’s people are to honor the Lord by showing respect for life. Definition of Key TermsMurder. Hebrew makes a distinction between personalContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

SERVING GODDeuteronomy 16:18–18:22 “Be sure to appoint over you the king the LORD your God chooses” (Deut. 17:15). It is a very special calling to serve God as a leader of His people. When we are called by God to be a leader, He will guide our paths. Definition of Key TermsProphet. The prophet inContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

WORSHIPING GODDeuteronomy 12:1–16:17 “You must not worship the LORD your God in their way” (Deut. 12:31). Worship is the way we express intimacy in our corporate and personal relationship with God. Because God is special, worship is to be special too. Definition of Key TermsWorship. Moderns tend to think of worship simply as singing hymnsContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”