OCTOBER 31ST,
2004
I.
The Promise of God’s
Continual Presence (1-8).
A.
Moses was an old man, and
about to die.
1.
He had CONVERSATIONS with
God. (6)
2.
He had CONVICTIONS from God.
3.
He had COMMUNION with God.
B.
God’s presence is the
greatest inheritance that can be left to the next generation.
1.
The inheritance of the land
came with the presence of God. (7)
2.
God will be with Joshua as
He was with Moses. (8)
3.
The great example of Moses is that a man can
live in the presence of God continually.
II. The Law to Read the Law Every Seven
Years (9-13).
A.
Moses wrote the Law and
delivered it to the priests. (9)
1.
Every seven years, all
2.
It was to be read in a place
of God’s choosing.
B.
What was the purpose of this public reading every seven years? (12-13)
1.
To HEAR the Word of God (12).
2.
To LEARN the Word of God (12).
3.
To FEAR God (12).
4.
For the sake of the
Children, that they may HEAR, LEARN, AND FEAR the Word of God. (13)
III. God warns Moses that His death will
mark the beginning of rebellion
(14-22).
A.
It is ironic, that people
blessed by God would turn their backs on Him.
1. After the death of Moses, the
people will turn to idols (16).
2.
God is angry when His children rebel against Him (15-17).
B.
God commands that Moses write a song about God and His
commandments (19).
1.
The purpose of this song is
to constantly remind the people of God and His Word (19).
2.
The song was to be a part of
the children’s education (21-22).
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This song is given to us in
the next chapter.
IV. Moses charges Joshua and the religious
leaders (23-30).
A.
To Joshua, Moses reminds him
of what it takes to be God’s man (23).
1.
Be strong
2.
Be courageous
3.
Remember, you are in the
presence of God.
B.
The religious leaders are warned to stay true and committed to God (24-30).
1.
They are to keep the Law in their possession (26).
2
They are not to corrupt themselves with
ungodliness (29).
B.
God demands holiness and
right living among the leaders of His children
NEXT SUNDAY: PLEASE READ CHAPTER 32