OCTOBER 28, 2025
Deuteronomy 5:22-33 (HCSB)
The People’s Response
22 “The Lord spoke these commands in a loud voice to your entire assembly from the fire, cloud, and thick darkness on the mountain; He added nothing more. He wrote them on two stone tablets and gave them to me. 23 All of you approached me with your tribal leaders and elders when you heard the voice from the darkness and while the mountain was blazing with fire. 24 You said, ‘Look, the Lord our God has shown us His glory and greatness, and we have heard His voice from the fire. Today we have seen that God speaks with a person, yet he still lives. 25 But now, why should we die? This great fire will consume us and we will die if we hear the voice of the Lord our God any longer. 26 For who out of all mankind has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the fire, as we have, and lived? 27 Go near and listen to everything the Lord our God says. Then you can tell us everything the Lord our God tells you; we will listen and obey.’
28 “The Lord heard your words when you spoke to me. He said to me, ‘I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. Everything they have said is right. 29 If only they had such a heart to fear Me and keep all My commands always, so that they and their children will prosper forever. 30 Go and tell them: Return to your tents. 31 But you stand here with Me, and I will tell you every command—the statutes and ordinances—you are to teach them, so that they may follow them in the land I am giving them to possess.’
32 “Be careful to do as the Lord your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or the left. 33 Follow the whole instruction the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live, prosper, and have a long life in the land you will possess.
Shelia Leach
The reading of Deuteronomy 5:22–33 captures a powerful moment when God spoke His commandments directly to the people, and they were so overwhelmed by His glory and holiness that they begged Moses to speak to God on their behalf. As I read this, it resonated to me how deeply aware they were of God's greatness, and how small and unworthy they felt in comparison. God’s desire wasn’t to terrify them; it was to draw them into obedience that brings life. That speaks directly to me, especially when I feel unworthy or unsure in my faith.
God isn’t asking me to have it all together. He’s asking for a heart that listens, trusts, and takes steps toward Him. Today, let’s reflect on how we respond to God's Word. Are we quick to obey, or do we keep our distance out of fear or doubt? The application here is simple but challenging. His plan is for us to walk daily in the path He lays out for us, not out of obligation, but because we trust that His way is always better.
Let’s pray: Lord, thank You for speaking to us through Your Word. Just like the Israelites, we are sometimes afraid or unsure, but You are patient and kind. Help us to hear Your voice and obey not out of fear, but out of love and trust in who You are. Give us hearts that are drawn to follow You. Lead us in Your way so it may go with us, our families, and our church. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
The People’s Response
22 “The Lord spoke these commands in a loud voice to your entire assembly from the fire, cloud, and thick darkness on the mountain; He added nothing more. He wrote them on two stone tablets and gave them to me. 23 All of you approached me with your tribal leaders and elders when you heard the voice from the darkness and while the mountain was blazing with fire. 24 You said, ‘Look, the Lord our God has shown us His glory and greatness, and we have heard His voice from the fire. Today we have seen that God speaks with a person, yet he still lives. 25 But now, why should we die? This great fire will consume us and we will die if we hear the voice of the Lord our God any longer. 26 For who out of all mankind has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the fire, as we have, and lived? 27 Go near and listen to everything the Lord our God says. Then you can tell us everything the Lord our God tells you; we will listen and obey.’
28 “The Lord heard your words when you spoke to me. He said to me, ‘I have heard the words that these people have spoken to you. Everything they have said is right. 29 If only they had such a heart to fear Me and keep all My commands always, so that they and their children will prosper forever. 30 Go and tell them: Return to your tents. 31 But you stand here with Me, and I will tell you every command—the statutes and ordinances—you are to teach them, so that they may follow them in the land I am giving them to possess.’
32 “Be careful to do as the Lord your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or the left. 33 Follow the whole instruction the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live, prosper, and have a long life in the land you will possess.
Shelia Leach
The reading of Deuteronomy 5:22–33 captures a powerful moment when God spoke His commandments directly to the people, and they were so overwhelmed by His glory and holiness that they begged Moses to speak to God on their behalf. As I read this, it resonated to me how deeply aware they were of God's greatness, and how small and unworthy they felt in comparison. God’s desire wasn’t to terrify them; it was to draw them into obedience that brings life. That speaks directly to me, especially when I feel unworthy or unsure in my faith.
God isn’t asking me to have it all together. He’s asking for a heart that listens, trusts, and takes steps toward Him. Today, let’s reflect on how we respond to God's Word. Are we quick to obey, or do we keep our distance out of fear or doubt? The application here is simple but challenging. His plan is for us to walk daily in the path He lays out for us, not out of obligation, but because we trust that His way is always better.
Let’s pray: Lord, thank You for speaking to us through Your Word. Just like the Israelites, we are sometimes afraid or unsure, but You are patient and kind. Help us to hear Your voice and obey not out of fear, but out of love and trust in who You are. Give us hearts that are drawn to follow You. Lead us in Your way so it may go with us, our families, and our church. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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