Deut. 1-7

Moses is not able to enter the land, because of Israel's disobedience, but he is preparing the people. He is speaking to the people--REMINDING them about being obedient to God. Reminding the Israelites of the commands, laws, and decrees that they must obey!


Deuteronomy 1-7


It took the Israelites 40 years to leave Egypt! They were going to Canaan, which was given to the Israelites. Moses appoints leaders for each tribe. The men were wise and respected. They were acting as judges. Moses oversaw the leaders, and took the more difficult cases. Scouts went to look through the land, but they rebelled against God and refused to go in. They complained! In verses 30-31: God goes before us, and cares for us as we are his child. Their rebellion caused them and even Moses could not go into the promised land. Joshua is given the land, and to lead the people. The Israelites wouldn't listen. The Ammorites won, because Israelites went without the Lord's blessing..(Deut 1)


The Lord was with them as they went through the wilderness. The Israelites lacked nothing. Once the Israelites reached  Heshbon , the king refused to let them to go through. The Lord made the King stubborn, so they may have victory over  Heshbon. No-one survived. The livestock was taken as plunder for the Israelites. They went where God commanded them to go, and stayed away where God told them not to go. (Deut 2)


God gave the Israelites victory over King Og's 60 cities. Moses divided up the cities among the tribes. Moses is not allowed to enter the land. But Moses is allowed to go up to the Pisgah Peak to look and see. He just cannot cross the land of Jordan.  (Deut 3)


Moses urges the Israelites to OBEY the Lord! Those who are faithful to the Lord will live. Obey them completely! Verse 7--the nation represent their walk with God. God is a personal God! God comes near to us, just as he comes near to the Israelites! They are warned against worshiping idols. They are not to worship any animal or idols, but remember God is a jealous God. Moses will not be able to enter the land. He is pleading with the people of Israel! When we search for God with all we have, we will find Him. When we are suffering, we will return to Him--hearing Him (verses 29-30). The nation experienced God like no other nation has. God has been working on their behalf. They are God's special possession! God gave them these commands and instructions to enjoy a long life in their special land!  (Deut 4)


Moses was the intermediary between the people of Israel and God. God used him to speak the Ten Commandments. Fearing God has a lot to do with how the Israelites would literally tremble at the voice of God. Stay on the path God has you on, and he will prosper you and enable you to live long full lives (verse 33). (Deut 5)


Moses is calling the Israelites to be fully committed to God, teaching his commands to their children, careful to obey them, calling them not to forget that the Lord is bringing them to this land, not testing the Lord as they once did, but instead diligently obeying the Lord. (Deut 6)


The Israelites are to destroy these 7 nations, not make deals or intermarry with them. Destroying everything of these nations. There was nothing about the Israelites that made God choose them, but he just loved them. They weren't the biggest nation, but the smallest. God will love them and bless them, as they choose to obey Him! God will bless them, as they are blessed as God's chosen possessions. God will protect Israel! He is great and awesome working for Israel! No one can stand against those who obey God (verse 24) You must seperate yourself from the other nations, for you are set apart as God's chosen possession! (Deut 7)