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Deuteronomy 1:1-3:20
This section begins
the book of Deuteronomy, which is mostly a review of much in the previous 3
books. It is Moses’ final instructions
and historical review to a new generation. The generation of
adult males of 40 years before were dead in the wilderness because of
unbelief. Moses would also die soon
because of his disobedience.
This is a sad
section because of the response to God.
God provides constant, loving, caring attention. And He is responded to with unbelief,
disobedience, complaining, and at times it seems, blasphemy.
The children of
Israel traveled from Mount Sinai to Kadesh Barnea. The journey
should have taken about 11 days typically, but theirs took 38 years. Unbelief – God help us!
But God’s promise
stands true, and victory over Sihon and Og starts the process of receiving
that promise. Reuben, Gad, and half of
Manasseh acquired that land, but would continue fighting until their brothers
were at peace.
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