In this message from Deuteronomy 11, we explore one of the Bible’s most repeated principles: God sets before his people a clear choice between blessing for obedience and cursing for disobedience. As we examine the promises of rain, harvest, and prosperity for Israel alongside the warnings of drought and loss for turning to idols, we ask the important question: Do these principles still apply to God’s people today? Moving beyond reductionistic dispensational, hyper-grace, or prosperity gospel approaches, this sermon affirms…
In Deuteronomy 11, Moses calls Israel to “consider today” all that God has done—his mighty acts in Egypt, his provision and discipline in the wilderness, and his powerful deliverance—so that they would love and obey him with wholehearted devotion. In this message, we explore how a deep, intentional memory of God’s past faithfulness anchors our identity, combats cultural amnesia and identity confusion, and provides powerful motivation for obedience today. From our identity as God’s redeemed people in Christ to the…
In Deuteronomy 10, Moses continues recounting God’s astonishing mercy after Israel’s idolatry with the golden calf. Though the people shattered the covenant, God reestablished it with new tablets, continued the priesthood, and reaffirmed his promise of the land—all through the intercession of Moses. This is a powerful picture of grace upon grace extended to an undeserving people. This sermon unpacks what God requires in response to such lavish mercy: loving obedience, softened hearts, Godward imitation, and faithful loyalty. Far from…
In Deuteronomy 9, Moses calls God’s people to remember their repeated sins—grumbling, idolatry, cowardice, and rebellion—after God’s mighty deliverance from Egypt. Far from leaving us in guilt or shame, this remembrance humbles us and magnifies the wonder of God’s undeserved grace. This sermon shows how remembering our sin drives us to gratitude, deeper loyalty to Christ, and fervent intercessory prayer, following the example of Moses who pleaded with God on behalf of a stubborn people. Ultimately, this text points us…
