Lesson 73: Deuteronomy 31:6
Deuteronomy 31:6
The Blueprint — The Verse
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
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The Context — The History
Moses spoke these words as he prepared to transfer leadership to Joshua before Israel crossed the Jordan. Canaan's fortified cities and trained armies posed a real threat to a nation formed in the desert.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Deuteronomy 31 records Moses commissioning Joshua and writing the law. God promises his presence to the new leader and the people so they need not fear the nations ahead.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Deuteronomy 31:5
5The Lord will deliver them to you, and you must do to them all that I have commanded you.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Deuteronomy 31:5) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Deuteronomy 31:7
7Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the Lord swore to their ancestors to give them, and you must divide it among them as their inheritance.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Deuteronomy 31:7) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What situation calls for courage in your life right now?
- How does God's presence change fear?
- What does it mean that God will not forsake you?