Deuteronomy 33:1-29

“BLESSED ARE YOU, ISRAEL”

Keywords 33:29

Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD ? He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword. Your enemies will cower before you, and you will trample down their high places. "

1. Moses blesses the tribes (1-25)

Jacob prophetically blessed his sons and focused, on the Judah’s scepter and Joseph’s role (Gen 49) but Moses’ blessing focuses on God as their king, the importance of the law, and the priestly role of Levi. To be God’s blessed people and maintain his blessing is to listen and obey God’s words and precepts in covenant with him. Incense and offerings are the acts of worship and prayer. May God bless the skills of our pastors and priests today and be pleased with the work of their hands.

 

2. There is no one like the God of Jeshurun (26-29)

Moses blessed each tribe individually but also focused on God who blessed all of Israel as a whole. God is the eternal God, the source of blessing and security. He holds them in his everlasting arms. The most blessed people are those saved by the LORD. In Jesus, we are the most blessed people who belong to and are upheld by the God of Jeshurun.

 

Prayer Father, thank you for reigning over us in Jesus. We are most blessed to have your word of promise and covenant of grace. Help us remember how blessed we are each day.

One Word We are so blessed