A Humble Messenger of Peace-Deuteronomy 5-6
Read Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Today’s Truth
As Israel prepared to enter the Promised Land, Moses transitioned from reminding them of their past to telling them their future. He reminded them that God’s rules are intended to provide freedom and prosperity, not to limit or enslave them. He challenged them to take ownership of their covenant with God. Otherwise, they would be enticed by the pagan customs of the lands they were entering.
Discussion Questions
- What does it mean to take ownership of your faith? What is one thing you can do today to demonstrate your commitment to God?
- What blessings do you have in your life? How can you keep your focus on God while enjoying the blessings He has given you?
- A tree cannot “try” harder to make fruit. It needs the right nutrients and sunlight. What does Galatians 5:22-25 teach us concerning the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives?
Application
Moses emphasized the law by saying: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might” (Deuteronomy 6:5). This level of deep devotion to God required constant reminders of God’s faithfulness. Moses knew the danger of enjoying the blessings and forgetting the Blesser. He challenged the current generation to teach the next generation. Each generation had to learn from their fathers before them.