Bible Chapter: Deuteronomy 3 & 4

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    God told Moses to not be afraid of the king of Bashan, for God had handed him over to Moses.  And, that is exactly what happened.  They continued to conquer till they took all the land God gave them on the east side of the Jordan River.  That land was divided among two and a half tribes.  The promise of God’s help is repeated in chapter three, verse twenty two.  They were told to not be afraid because God would fight for them.  Awesome!!!!
    An important principle was repeated for the nation.  Follow God’s laws so that they could live.  Then they could go and take the land that had been promised.  They were not to play with the laws, adding to or subtracting from them.  Human laws are constantly changing depending on the person in power.  God told them that He had given the laws they were to follow and they didn’t need any fixing.  God is the highest authority.  They were told to always remember the things that God had done.  That would make them stand out to the other nations.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    Here’s a good verse to apply in life that will make a lasting impact.
Deuteronomy 4:9 NIV
9 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.
    Pay attention and then listen.  Keep the things of God close to your heart.  Then, be sure to pass the things of God on to future generations.  Those who know they will inherit lots of money look forward to the day when they will be able to enjoy the things that money can buy.  God said that the best thing to pass on was His Word.  No where in the Bible does it say that the best thing is to get really rich and then pass on tons of money to the next generation.  It does say many times to seek God and let your children and grandchildren know God’s truths.

3.  How can I help someone?
    God is a consuming fire with a righteous, holy jealousy (4:24).  God rightly judges sin and blesses obedience.  His jealousy is not some petty thing.  It is a righteous desire to keep what belongs to Him.  I want people to know and understand God’s care for and desire to be in close relationship with every person on earth.