Deuteronomy 5:32–6:9 (ESV) 32  You shall be careful therefore to do as the L ORD your God has commanded live, and that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the land that you shall possess. 6  shall love the L ORD  your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6  Indeed we see language like that in this passage from Deuteronomy that every Israelite would have known But as we keep reading in Deuteronomy 6, it becomes clear that God has always had one plan of salvation

Photo: Logos Bible Software Deuteronomy 6:1–9 (LSB) 1   “Now this is the commandment, the statutes and “You shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6

Indeed we see language like that in this passage from Deuteronomy that every Israelite would have known But as we keep reading in Deuteronomy 6, it becomes clear that God has always had one plan of salvation

Everyone wants to enjoy long life, but few people truly know how. Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 1 We all believe in our hearts and confess with our mouths that there is a single and simple spiritual being, whom we call God— eternal, incomprehensible, invisible, unchangeable, infinite, almighty; completely wise, just, and good, and the overflowing source of all good. Summary What a perfect passage to begin a another year of reading through the Bible with! Moses spoke these words to Israel just as they were about to cross the Jordan river to posess the Promised Land. In these words, God speaking through Moses gives His people (both Israel and us) the key to enjoying long life: that you, your children, and their children "may fear the LORD your God... by keeping all of His decrees and commands (v2)." These promises of enjoying a long life in which things "go well" and in which "you may increase greatly" clearly are made in general terms. Normally, blessings will follow obedience, but not in every specific situation. Sometimes faithful saints will experience long periods of frustration or even early death, while other times those who have no fear for God will seem to prosper. What's really interesting about these words is that the key to enjoying the good life doesn't just involve blindly following commands, but rather the good life is rooted in theology. Truly successful people must fear God; that is, they must know both who and what God is, as well as how we as people relate to Him. Today we begin our year long study of theology with this basic truth that God's people have been reciting since they stood on the banks of the Jordan: Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Dig Deeper You may not be on the cusp of settling into a new land, but we are beginning a new year, so it's a good time to take stock and reset your course where needed. Notice here that as Moses prepares Israel to move in that he mentions nothing about the hard work or logistics that will be needed to feed and house all of the people. Certainly these things are important and necessary - in fact, if you keep reading this passage, God promises to provide these things (v10-12) - but housing and food production are not the top priorities. The priority God gives us, His people, is to first of all know Him (which is a lifelong endeavor). This priority is the one which must "be on your hearts." The second priority then is to teach this theology to the subsequent generations. How will your new year reflect these top priorities? This first, foundational theological lesson - that God is one - doesn't seem complicated or even profound, but understanding this is critical. Sin seeks a multiplicity of gods, all of which have the intent to derail you from these top priorities of knowing the true God and helping the coming generations to know Him. Sin wants to dominate all of your heart, soul and strength. The best way to stay focused is to do what you're doing right now - learning theology directly from God's Word as you study it throughout the week and hear it preached on the Lord's Day. AAA Prayer (About) ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS: Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one; ALIGN YOUR LIFE WITH GOD'S WILL: Pray that as you end 2023 and begin 2024, that you will love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED:

Deuteronomy 30:1–6 CONTEXT: Moses is addressing Israel right before they enter into the Promised Land He will make you more prosperous and numerous than your fathers. 6  The LORD your God will circumcise Dig Deeper   Today's passage comes near the end of the book of Deuteronomy , which is a word that simply

You belong to God, but don't get too cocky about it. freedailybiblestudy.com Deuteronomy 9:4-6 (NIV) drive them out before you, to accomplish what he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. 6   4: A Twofold Response to the Gospel John 1:9-13 - The TRUE Light John 3:31-36 - Wrath Removed John 6: Ephesians 2:8 - The Gift of God Philippians 1:27-30 - Granted Psalm 95 - The LORD is OUR God ​ Article 6: - Before the Foundation Deuteronomy 7:1-10 - Set Apart John 17:1-5 - Sovereign Submission John 17:6-12

Deuteronomy 30:11–20 (NIV) 11  Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond Today's passage, which comes near the end of Deuteronomy as Moses gives his final instructions to God's

Moses uses the first four chapters of Deuteronomy to recount the history of Israel's unbelief and God's Deuteronomy 4  Moses continues... 4 Now, Israel, hear the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession of it. 6  First of all, Moses' speeches in Deuteronomy make clear that God sovereignly chooses His people. Dig Deeper   So as we read Deuteronomy, we'll certainly see how it is that God sovereignly chooses His

Deuteronomy 18:14–22 (NIV) 14  The nations you will dispossess listen to those who practice sorcery or

4: A Twofold Response to the Gospel John 1:9-13 - The TRUE Light John 3:31-36 - Wrath Removed John 6: - Before the Foundation Deuteronomy 7:1-10 - Set Apart John 17:1-5 - Sovereign Submission John 17:6-12 2 Timothy 1:7-10 - Passive & Powered Titus 3:3-7 - Transformed Deuteronomy 9:4-6 - You're Not That Awesome God’s Good Pleasure Luke 2:13-14 - Christmas in March Galatians 4:1-7 - From Slave to Son Isaiah 53:6 Malachi 3:6-7 - Keep It Simple Hebrews 6:13-20 - Unchanging Anchor Hebrews 13:1-8 - Keep On Loving Hebrews