Lesson 71: Deuteronomy 6:24
Deuteronomy 6:24
The Blueprint — The Verse
The LORD commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the LORD our God, so that we might always prosper and be kept alive, as is the case today.
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The Context — The History
Deuteronomy frames obedience as the path to life in the land Moses would not enter. Ancient treaties linked a king's commands to the welfare of vassals; here Israel's king is the LORD who rescued them.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After calling Israel to love God and teach the law, Moses explains that obedience flows from reverence and leads to well-being. The present survival of the nation is evidence of God's keeping power.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Deuteronomy 6:23
23But he brought us out from there to bring us in and give us the land he promised on oath to our ancestors.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Deuteronomy 6:23) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Deuteronomy 6:25
25And if we are careful to obey all this law before the Lord our God, as he has commanded us, that will be our righteousness.”
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Deuteronomy 6:25) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- How does fear of the LORD differ from terror?
- What is the relationship between obedience and flourishing?
- Where have you seen God's commands as paths to life?