Introduction
Moses encourages the Israelites as they are about to enter the promised land.
Questions
1. Why did God take the Israelites through the wilderness on the way to the promised land?
v 2 ... that he might humble you, to test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not.
2. What was miraculous about their forty years in the wilderness?
v 4 Your clothing didn’t grow old on you, neither did your foot swell, these forty years.
3. What problems did Moses say they faced in the wilderness?
v 15 ... the great and terrible wilderness, with venomous snakes and scorpions, and thirsty ground where there was no water; ...
Summary Points
- v 1 to v 6 Moses encourages their obedience to God and reviews their experiences during the wilderness journey emphasizing how God has looked after them on a day to day basis
- v 7 to 10 Moses emphasizes the wonder of the land they are about to enter
- v 11 to 18 Don't forget God. who led you through the wilderness and provided for you. when you become prosperous in the land
v 19 and 20 They will perish like the nations round them if they turn from the LORD their God to worship other gods