Tuesday, January 8
Read Deuteronomy 32
Think About It:
Moses did the speaking, though Joshua was standing with him. He opened the song with two interesting images: a courtroom and a rain shower. He called heaven and earth to bear witness to his words for the song would indict Israel for turning away from their God and breaking the covenant. This was the most serious offense the people could commit. Everything in creation obeys the Lord except His own people! “Speaking truth and love” is the best way to proclaim God’s Word.
Learning the character of God should be our major concern in the school of life, and Moses was a star pupil. The Song of Moses magnifies the attributes of God. In two brief verses, Moses ascribes to the Lord perfection, greatness, justice, truth, faithfulness, and righteousness and describes Him as “the Rock”. Moses focused their attention on the greatness of God; for if they understood His Greatness, the people would not want to worship man-made idols. He also warned the people that their undeserved prosperity in the land would tempt them to become proud and forget the Lord. Moses also reminded the Lord of His Covenant promise.
Moses closed the song, Joshua standing with him, by appealing to the people to take the message to heart and teach the song to their children.
- Looking at the things the people did against the Lord, what does that say about our Lord’s character?
- What promises do you see even for us, the Gentiles?
- The Lord made it clear, Moses would not be allowed to enter into the promised land. Why is it that we did not see any bitterness in his last actions?
Family Time:
Memory Verses:
Older & Younger Children: Deuteronomy 32: 46-47
- What does the word futile mean? What is the opposite of futile? *Reading, studying and living by God’s word is NOT futile!
- What does verse 47 say God’s word is, and will do for you if you abide by it?
