Bible Chapter: Deuteronomy 31 & 32

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 had a plan for His people.  The leadership role was passed from Moses to Joshua.  While Moses longed to take the people to the promised land, he was forbidden to do so.  Joshua would lead them to the great conquest God planned.  Joshua was given a powerful promise that God would go with them and give them victory.
    Moses wrote down the Law God gave and told them of the importance of reading it.  They were to read it so that everyone would know what God commanded.  This truth is still necessary, people need to read what God said so they can obey.  We all need to be reminded that God never gave suggestions.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    Moses told Israel that after his death he knew they would rebel.  They would walk away from obedience to God and prostitute themselves with foreign gods.  Sadly, that had previously happened and would happen again, just as he predicted.  There is a strong spiritual battle for the hearts and minds of people.  It appears that often some “new teaching” will show up and people will be drawn down to believing it.  I must keep God’s revealed Word in focus and only let that guide me.  There are excellent teachers who can help me better understand what the Bible says.  That is great.  I must not be trapped by some lie that says I can sin or reject God and He won’t mind.

3.  How can I help someone?
    The Bible is filled with warnings and promises.  I want to help people see them.  God told Joshua that He would go with him as he brought the people to the land promised.  It was a major task and challenge, but God helped him.  God goes with all His people.  Never forget that.