“These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this side Jordan in the wilderness…..on this side Jordan, in the land of Moab, began Moses to declare this law, saying,”
Deuteronomy 1:1, 5 KJV
The focus of Deuteronomy is to prepare God’s covenant people for life in the new land He was about to give them. The old generation was dead and gone, Moses’ death was nearing and the Israelites were on the verge of entering their promised land. So Moses gave his passionate farewell message, reminding the people of all that God had done for them, and warning them of the dangers of disobedience. There are depths of revelation in this book as we delve into it, to live our new covenant life in Christ victoriously. In this better covenant in Christ, as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name - all the blessings of sonship are ours: prosperity, health, long life, family harmony and so much more, are our inheritance as a new creation in Christ, just by believing His Word. The principles of the law through Moses, seen from the light of the Gospel, helps us know the heart of God to receive forgiveness of sins which the law exposes. It makes us thankful for the grace that is in our Lord Jesus Christ. Let’s cling to Christ, love and obey Him to live a happy, victorious life in Christ. Amen!
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