Day 39

Deuteronomy 4; Deuteronomy 5; Deuteronomy 6; Deuteronomy 7

Moses exhorts the children of Israel to keep the commandments, to teach them to their children, and to be exemplary before all nations. They are forbidden to make graven images or worship other gods. They are to witness that they have heard the voice of God. They will be scattered among all nations when they worship other gods. They will be gathered again in the latter days when they seek the Lord their God. Moses extols the mercy and goodness of God to Israel. Moses tells of the covenant God made with Israel in Horeb. He reviews the Ten Commandments. Sabbath observance also commemorates the deliverance from Egypt. God talks with man. Blessings flow from obedience. Moses proclaims, The Lord our God is one Lord, and, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God. The children of Israel are commanded to teach their children. Moses exhorts them to keep the commandments, testimonies, and statutes of the Lord that they may prosper. Israel is to destroy the seven nations of Canaan. Marriages with them are forbidden lest apostasy result. Israel has a mission as a holy and chosen people. The Lord shows mercy unto those who love him and keep his commandments. He promises to remove sickness from the children of Israel if they obey.