Is God Double-Minded?

In reading Deuteronomy 27-28 today, I was struck with the stark contrasts between the blessings upon God’s people for complete obedience and the curses for disobedience.     And as the LORD took delight in doing you good and multiplying you, so the LORD will take delight in bringing ruin upon you and destroying you. And … More Is God Double-Minded?

A Prophet like Moses

“The LORD your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst, from your brethren. Him you shall hear,  according to all you desired of the LORD your God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, ‘Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, nor … More A Prophet like Moses

Testing

The Lord your God is testing you to find out whether you love him with all your heart and with all your soul. It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him. —Deuteronomy 13:3-4 In our passage … More Testing

WHY did God choose Israel over other people he could have chosen?

In Deuteronomy 9, God reminds his people that it was not because of their righteousness or “deserving” that he was bringing them into the Promised Land.  In fact, he reminds them of their stubbornness and sin.  So WHY did God choose them over other people he could have chosen?  John Piper helps us understand in … More WHY did God choose Israel over other people he could have chosen?

Seeing God in the waves

Deuteronomy 5:24 ‘Behold, the Lord our God has shown us his glory and greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire. This day we have seen God speak with man, and man still live. ‘ God shows Himself! God loves to show His glory.  Everything He does has this designed purposed. … More Seeing God in the waves

Spurgeon: Expect changes

The LORD our God said to us in Horeb, ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain. —Deuteronomy 1:6 ESV Spurgeon on Deuteronomy: We are reminded that we must expect changes: “Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount.” Secondly, we ought not to make these changes without the authorization of our Divine Leader: “The … More Spurgeon: Expect changes

Spurgeon: room for the display of His own invincible strength

…as your days, so shall your strength be. “There is none like God, O Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens to your help, through the skies in his majesty. The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. —Deuteronomy 33:25-26 As we end March’s designated Bible reading in Deuteronomy today, we come to Moses’ final blessing … More Spurgeon: room for the display of His own invincible strength