Truth 101 Class

  Deuteronomy 28:58-68 concludes this section on blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. If God's people do not fear the glorious and awesome name of the LORD our God, the curses are summarized as physical afflictions, the loss of promised blessings (no longer numerous and no longer in the Land), ruin, destruction, exile, lack of rest, and a life of dread. Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 58-68 What is the significance that this concluding section begins by referring to the "glorious and awesome name" of the LORD our God (v. 58)? In what ways might God use even ruin and destruction for good purposes (v. 63)? What are the most valuable lessons I have learned from this section on blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience (chapters 27 & 28)?

  Deuteronomy 28:36-57 continue describing curses that will result from Israel's disobedience. The curses include exile and captivity, humiliation, plague, servitude to enemy nations, destruction, siege, starvation, extreme desperation, moral and social collapse, and utter hopelessness. Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 36-44 Israel was freed from captivity in Egypt and witnessed the plagues, yet they still disobeyed the LORD and became captives again, experiencing the plagues of God's judgment themselves. When have I failed to remember to apply lessons God has already taught me through past experiences?  Verses 45-46 Signs and wonders demonstrate God's power so that all will know that He is LORD ( see Exodus 7:3-5 ).  How has God's discipline in my life helped turn my heart back to Him? Verses 47-57 What significant losses or consequences have resulted from my sins?  What have I learned from those ex...

  Deuteronomy 28:15-35 describe curses that will result from Israel's disobedience, in contrast to the blessings for obedience in the beginning verses of the chapter. The curses include confusion, frustration, destruction, death, disease, drought, defeat, madness, blindness, oppression, and loss. Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 15-35 Even with the wonderful blessings promised for obedience and the terrible consequences for disobedience, why do God's people still fall into disobedience? And what can I learn from this? Which curses especially stand out to me as warnings against choosing disobedience to the LORD? And why?