Deuteronomy 29
There is an expression - there is none as blind as those who won't see.
The Israelites at this point have been first hand witnesses of God's liberation of Israel from Egypt, they heard the giving of the Law at mount Sinai , in the wilderness wandering for 40 years they ate no bread and did not drink
However Israel has not been given eyes to see, ears to hear, or hearts to understand the law of God.
The contract is that Israel will follow God and keep the laws. God will then bless the nation and keep them safe.
Deuteronomy 30
God has made his curses for not keeping the commandments very clear, but there is an ongoing promise - even if God drives Israel from the land he will not abandon them completely but will turn their hearts to him,
Their eyes will see, and their ears will hear.
God promises, at this stage that he will bring prosperity to the people.
With the covenant and laws we do not have to travel to far off lands or fly to the heavens it is given to us to read freely and understand the law of God.
We have a simple choice - life of death, prosperity or famine, security or fear.
Given the laws of God include not killing, regular forgiveness of sins, care for the vulnerable, I'd say, along with Moses, Choose life.
There is an expression - there is none as blind as those who won't see.
The Israelites at this point have been first hand witnesses of God's liberation of Israel from Egypt, they heard the giving of the Law at mount Sinai , in the wilderness wandering for 40 years they ate no bread and did not drink
However Israel has not been given eyes to see, ears to hear, or hearts to understand the law of God.
The contract is that Israel will follow God and keep the laws. God will then bless the nation and keep them safe.
Deuteronomy 30
God has made his curses for not keeping the commandments very clear, but there is an ongoing promise - even if God drives Israel from the land he will not abandon them completely but will turn their hearts to him,
Their eyes will see, and their ears will hear.
God promises, at this stage that he will bring prosperity to the people.
With the covenant and laws we do not have to travel to far off lands or fly to the heavens it is given to us to read freely and understand the law of God.
We have a simple choice - life of death, prosperity or famine, security or fear.
Given the laws of God include not killing, regular forgiveness of sins, care for the vulnerable, I'd say, along with Moses, Choose life.
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