Deuteronomy 28:1-6 (HCSB)Blessings for Obedience28 “Now if you faithfully obey the Lord your God and are careful to follow all His commands I am giving you today, the Lord your God will put you far above all the nations of the earth. 2 All these blessings will come and overtake you, because you obey the Lord your God: 3 You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. 4 Your descendants...  Read More

Deuteronomy 27:1-6  (HCSB)The Law Written on Stones27 Moses and the elders of Israel commanded the people, “Keep every command I am giving you today. 2 At the time you cross the Jordan into the land the Lord your God is giving you, you must set up large stones and cover them with plaster. 3 Write all the words of this law on the stones after you cross to enter the land the Lord your God is giving ...  Read More

Believers Find God’s Blessings Through ObedienceDeuteronomy 26:16-19  (HCSB)Covenant Summary16 “The Lord your God is commanding you this day to follow these statutes and ordinances. You must be careful to follow them with all your heart and all your soul. 17 Today you have affirmed that the Lord is your God and that you will walk in His ways, keep His statutes, commands, and ordinances, and obey H...  Read More

UNDIVIDED WORSHIPApply The TextBelievers should be prepared to recognize and avoid false gods.We are to worship the Lord by bringing our offerings to Him.Believers should be strong spiritually, worshiping God alone.How is giving our tithes and offerings an act of worship? What would help our giving feel more like a celebration rather than an obligation? Be ready to discuss your ideas with the Bibl...  Read More

1.  How is your worship reflective of Truth? Are there ways God needs to clean it up to reflect more of Him and less of the world?2. What do you find it hard to “rejoice in” right now? God’s grace is greater than our lack. And He is faithful. He provides the joy when we release it to Him.3. How do you see God enlarging your territory? What “new” are you living in that maybe feels uncomfortable, bu...  Read More

Deuteronomy 12:26-32  (HCSB)26 “But you are to take the holy offerings you have and your vow offerings and go to the place the Lord chooses. 27 Present the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the Lord your God. The blood of your other sacrifices is to be poured out beside the altar of the Lord your God, but you may eat the meat. 28 Be careful to obey all these things I command y...  Read More

Deuteronomy 12:20-25  (HCSB)20 “When the Lord your God enlarges your territory as He has promised you, and you say, ‘I want to eat meat’ because you have a strong desire to eat meat, you may eat it whenever you want. 21 If the place where Yahweh your God chooses to put His name is too far from you, you may slaughter any of your herd or flock He has given you, as I have commanded you, and you may e...  Read More

Deuteronomy 12:15-19  (HCSB)Slaughtering Animals to Eat15 “But whenever you want, you may slaughter and eat meat within any of your gates, according to the blessing the Lord your God has given you. Those who are clean or unclean may eat it, as they would a gazelle or deer, 16 but you must not eat the blood; pour it on the ground like water. 17 Within your gates you may not eat: the tenth of your g...  Read More

Deuteronomy 12:8-14  (HCSB)8 “You are not to do as we are doing here today; everyone is doing whatever seems right in his own eyes. 9 Indeed, you have not yet come into the resting place and the inheritance the Lord your God is giving you. 10 When you cross the Jordan and live in the land the Lord your God is giving you to inherit, and He gives you rest from all the enemies around you and you live...  Read More

Believers Are to Avoid Idols and Worship God AloneThe Chosen Place of Worship12 “Be careful to follow these statutes and ordinances in the land that Yahweh, the God of your fathers, has given you to possess all the days you live on the earth. 2 Destroy completely all the places where the nations that you are driving out worship their gods—on the high mountains, on the hills, and under every green ...  Read More

LOVEApply The TextBelievers demonstrate their love for God by obeying His commands.We are to be intentional about putting God at the center of our lives, making everything else revolve around Him.Remembering God’s past faithfulness helps us follow God’s commands today.How ready are you to explain your faith to your children and/or grandchildren? What would you tell them if they asked? Share with y...  Read More

 1. Do you truly read God’s Word with the intent to obey? (Deuteronomy 5:1) This week, set aside time each day to thoughtfully read Scripture, asking God to reveal one truth you can apply.  Be open to hearing AND obeying.2. Is there anything you’ve unknowingly placed above God? (Deuteronomy 5:7) Take time to honestly reflect.  Is there anything you value more than your relationship with God? If so...  Read More