Deuteronomy 9
God has chosen the people of Israel, however it is not because of their strength, numbers or inherent holiness. God is giving the land to Israel because of the wickedness of others.
Israel and holiness are somewhat distant really as Moses mentions that Israel broke the second commandment that they had heard not to make idols within a few weeks of hearing the 10 commandments when they made a golden calf. Moses said it took 40 days to talk God out of wiping his chosen people then.
Deuteronomy 10
Moses describes how he made new tablets and led Israel away.
At School my German teacher, Mrs Longfield, who is probably long retired by now once said that she did not like how people were supposed to "fear God"
For me possibly a better translation would be to respect God and the law as he can make life extremely pleasant or unpleasant depending on his will.
God is above bribes and is incorruptible, defending the vulnerable and strangers.
The end of this chapter is interesting for me - God promised Abraham that his descendants would be more numerous than the stars of the sky. Moses now says that 70 people went into Egypt and they are now more numerous than the stars in the sky.
God has chosen the people of Israel, however it is not because of their strength, numbers or inherent holiness. God is giving the land to Israel because of the wickedness of others.
Israel and holiness are somewhat distant really as Moses mentions that Israel broke the second commandment that they had heard not to make idols within a few weeks of hearing the 10 commandments when they made a golden calf. Moses said it took 40 days to talk God out of wiping his chosen people then.
Deuteronomy 10
Moses describes how he made new tablets and led Israel away.
At School my German teacher, Mrs Longfield, who is probably long retired by now once said that she did not like how people were supposed to "fear God"
For me possibly a better translation would be to respect God and the law as he can make life extremely pleasant or unpleasant depending on his will.
God is above bribes and is incorruptible, defending the vulnerable and strangers.
The end of this chapter is interesting for me - God promised Abraham that his descendants would be more numerous than the stars of the sky. Moses now says that 70 people went into Egypt and they are now more numerous than the stars in the sky.
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