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The ruler would promise protection and blessings to his people if they would be obedient and loyal. On the other hand, the treaty would lay out the penalties, or curses, for disobedience. Deuteronomy 28 is a classic example. God is the sovereign. He promises blessings to those who are obedient and curses to the rebellious.
Deuteronomy 28. This chapter is a very large exposition of two words in the foregoing chapter, the blessing and the curse. Those were pronounced blessed in general that were obedient, and those cursed that were disobedient; but, because generals are not so affecting, Moses here descends to particulars, and describes the blessing and the curse, not in their fountains (these are out of sight ...
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Bible Study Questions. 1. How does this chapter emphasize the importance of individual and collective responsibility? 2. What do the blessings and curses reveal about God's nature and character? 3. How do the blessings and curses in Deuteronomy 28 compare with other biblical promises and warnings? 4. Why do you think God’s blessings and ...
Deuteronomy Bible Study Guide With Discussion Questions. Many people shy away from the Old Testament, especially books like Deuteronomy. They may think that it is archaic or has little to do with our life today. However, the book of Deuteronomy is rich. It is a series of sermons given by Moses to the people before they entered into the Promised ...
The western shore of the Nile was once the most fertile part of Egypt; the sands having since marched in clouds, have buried all the beautiful towns and districts, and turned the fruitful field into a desert. Deuteronomy 28:27. The botch of Egypt, often referred to: Deuteronomy 7:15. Deuteronomy 28:49. A nation against thee from afar.
Deuteronomy 28 continues the “script” for a ceremony that is to be conducted upon Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim once Israel has crossed the Jordan River and taken the central portion of Canaan near Shechem, near these two mountains. In scripting this ceremony prior to even entering the land, Moses is making clear the certainty of their success if they will follow God’s directions ...
Deuteronomy 28:30 – You shall betroth a wife, but another man shall ravish her. You shall build a house, but you shall not dwell in it. You shall plant a vineyard, but you shall not enjoy its fruit. According to the law, a man was given three exemptions for military service. One was a recent betrothal.
