Truth 101 Class

  Deuteronomy 30:11-20 include final exhortations for covenant renewal, presenting a clear choice between life and blessings through obedience and death and curses through disobedience. Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 11-20 Romans 10:6-8 connects verses 12-14 to confessing Jesus as Lord and believing by faith. What is my testimony of coming to faith in Christ?  For music inspired by this Scripture passage, following is a link to a YouTube video: "Choose Life" (Deuteronomy 30): Link

  Deuteronomy 30:1-10 continue the encouragement for covenant renewal, offering hope of restoration when the people remember and return to the LORD in obedience with all their heart and soul.  Curses are not the end, for the LORD delights in restoring and blessing His people. Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 1-10 At the lowest points of our lives, what helps in restoring us and pointing us back to the LORD? What do these verses reveal about the heart of God toward His people? What does the repetition of the phrase “ with all your heart and with all your soul ” (vv. 2, 6, & 10) show me?

  Deuteronomy 29:14-29 continue the section encouraging covenant renewal. This passage emphasizes that the covenant applies to all generations of God's people and warns sternly against those who poison the community with the deception of believing they would be safe from the curses despite disobedience.  Idolatry and disobedience will bring severe curses, which will even draw attention from other nations. All will recognize God's powerful wrath as the consequence of covenant unfaithfulness. The passage concludes by reminding God's people to live according to what He has revealed, while trusting Him with what remains hidden or beyond their understanding. Following are some reflections that may be beneficial to consider when studying this passage: Verses 14-28 What helps guard my heart against self-deception that could harm others or result in serious consequences? Verse 29 How can I trust God more in areas of my life that I do not understand?