Deuteronomy 29:16-21  (HCSB)Abandoning the Covenant16 “Indeed, you know how we lived in the land of Egypt and passed through the nations where you traveled. 17 You saw their detestable images and idols made of wood, stone, silver, and gold, which were among them. 18 Be sure there is no man, woman, clan, or tribe among you today whose heart turns away from the Lord our God to go and worship the god...  Read More

A WHOLEHEARTED COMMITMENT TO GODDeuteronomy 29:1-15  (HCSB)Renewing the Covenant29 These are the words of the covenant the Lord commanded Moses to make with the Israelites in the land of Moab, in addition to the covenant He had made with them at Horeb. 2 Moses summoned all Israel and said to them, “You have seen with your own eyes everything the Lord did in Egypt to Pharaoh, to all his officials, ...  Read More

Believers Are to be Characterized by a Wholehearted Commitment to GodDeuteronomy 29:1-15  (HCSB)Renewing the Covenant29 These are the words of the covenant the Lord commanded Moses to make with the Israelites in the land of Moab, in addition to the covenant He had made with them at Horeb. 2 Moses summoned all Israel and said to them, “You have seen with your own eyes everything the Lord did in Egy...  Read More

COVENANT RELATIONSHIPBelievers should enjoy the blessing that comes from following God’s commands.Choosing to disregard God’s commands leads to humiliation.God blesses us so that we can be a conduit of His blessings to others. In what way do you share His blessings? Be ready to discuss with your group specific ideas about sharing those blessings with someone. What action plan can you make to be a ...  Read More

COVENANT RELATIONSHIPApply The TextBelievers should enjoy the blessing that comes from following God’s commands.Choosing to disregard God’s commands leads to humiliation.God blesses us so that we can be a conduit of His blessings to others. In what way do you share His blessings? Be ready to discuss with your group specific ideas about sharing those blessings with someone. What action plan can you...  Read More

1. Do we really think that God has the right to command our lives? What is a way we can remind ourselves to follow Him?2. Are we meeting the ‘IF’ that God requires from us for His blessing?  Where have you seen Him honor His promises and bless your obedience.  3. Are there things that the Holy Spirit is pointing out in your life that you know you need to deal with?...  Read More

 1. Do we really think that God has the right to command our lives? What is a way we can remind ourselves to follow Him?2. Are we meeting the ‘IF’ that God requires from us for His blessing?  Where have you seen Him honor His promises and bless your obedience?3. Are there things that the Holy Spirit is pointing out in your life that you know you need to deal with?...  Read More

Deuteronomy 28:15-19  (HCSB)Curses for Disobedience15 “But if you do not obey the Lord your God by carefully following all His commands and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come and overtake you: 16 You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the country. 17 Your basket and kneading bowl will be cursed. 18 Your descendants will be cursed, and your land’s produce, the young of...  Read More

Deuteronomy 28:15-19  (HCSB)Curses for Disobedience15 “But if you do not obey the Lord your God by carefully following all His commands and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come and overtake you: 16 You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the country. 17 Your basket and kneading bowl will be cursed. 18 Your descendants will be cursed, and your land’s produce, the young of...  Read More

Deuteronomy 28:7-14  (HCSB)7 “The Lord will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you from one direction but flee from you in seven directions. 8 The Lord will grant you a blessing on your storehouses and on everything you do; He will bless you in the land the Lord your God is giving you. 9 The Lord will establish you as His holy people, a...  Read More

Deuteronomy 28:1-6 (HCSB)Blessings for Obedience28 “Now if you faithfully obey the Lord your God and are careful to follow all His commands I am giving you today, the Lord your God will put you far above all the nations of the earth. 2 All these blessings will come and overtake you, because you obey the Lord your God: 3 You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. 4 Your descendants...  Read More

Deuteronomy 27:1-6  (HCSB)The Law Written on Stones27 Moses and the elders of Israel commanded the people, “Keep every command I am giving you today. 2 At the time you cross the Jordan into the land the Lord your God is giving you, you must set up large stones and cover them with plaster. 3 Write all the words of this law on the stones after you cross to enter the land the Lord your God is giving ...  Read More