Deuteronomy 1:1-18

“I HAVE GIVEN YOU THIS LAND”

Keywords 1:8

"See, I have given you this land. Go in and take possession of the land that the LORD swore he would give to your fathers--to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob--and to their descendants after them."

 

1. At the border of the Promised Land (1-8)

 It normally took 11 days to go from Mt. Sinai to Kadesh. But the Israelites had to

wander 40 years in the wilderness because of their disobedience. Now, they were

just east of the Jordan River—ready to enter the land God promised to give them.

Under Moses' leadership, they had defeated the Amorite kings Sihon and Og

who had not allowed them to pass through their lands. Now, Moses gave them a

history lesson to remind them of God's promises. They must not repeat their past

failure. They must go in and take possession of the land (8).

 

2. Moses appointed leaders as judges (9-18)

 Moses appointed wise, respected leaders as judges to help him. These men

were to act as impartial judges in the fear of God, for judgment belongs to God.

Moses took the difficult cases.

 

Prayer Lord, may we claim what you have promised us. Please raise godly

leaders. Amen.

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