Title: Things to Remember/Deuteronomy 11
Content 1. Things to remember (1-7)
It lists things to remember for the people of Israel. ① to Egypt
The miracles performed in the West (3), ② Crossing the Red Sea and annihilation of the Egyptian army (4), ③ Dadan and
What he did to Abiram (6), etc. This means that God will destroy his enemies, and his people
He not only saves us from bondage, but even though our people
Show that he is a righteous God who does not tolerate and disciplines injustice
give it It is a word that expects voluntary obedience and gratitude.
[Application] What is the basic motive for keeping Jehovah's office, ordinances, ordinances, and commands?
how? Are you completely obedient to the Word because you truly love God?
2. Confirmation of the Promised Land (8-25)
In the land of Egypt where they lived, the Nile River flows through the country and the climate is mild.
It is so suitable for farming that it has become the birthplace of a great civilization, so it has been world-class since early on.
It has achieved a great power. In contrast, the land of Canaan has a Mediterranean climate and a mountainous climate.
It was not suitable for farming as there was not enough water. Nevertheless, this place is milk
It is described as a place flowing with honey because it is a land where God dwells.
(12). It was also a place that relied entirely on precipitation, always having to worry about rain every year.
In Dama, God promised the early rain and the latter rain. The early rain is the autumn rain (September, October
Gyeong) The rain essential for plowing and the latter rain was spring rain (around March and April), which was the sweet rain of blessing. spirit
You can think of the appropriate grace of God. This place is entirely devoted to God.
It could be called a land of blessing because it was a place where we had to depend.
[Application] My house and business, where I have to depend on God, is the land that God promises
can you confess that
3. Blessings and curses set before us (26-32)
There were two contrasting mountains in front of the land of Canaan. Mount Gerizim, the mountain of blessing
Yo, it's Mount Ebal, the cursed mountain. Geographically, Mt. Gerizim is densely forested and sunny.
It is said to be located in the receiving place. Also, Mount Ebal is shady and has few trees.
Because it was stomach acid, it is said to be suitable to symbolize the curse of God. of our life
There are always two mountains in front. Even if it's the same start, ultimately
This leads to a completely different result, which means having a certain heart toward God.
It depends on where you are and which way you choose.
[Application] Are you living the blessed life of God now? if not
Why?
†Today's key verse---"Therefore, love the LORD your God,
and always keep your commandments” (11:1).
Presbyterian Church of Korea Canaan Church