In a sense, Moses is finishing his duty as a shepherd and restoring a portion of his faithfulness by trusting in the power of God and His promises, and the power of a blessing. We don’t find a bitter man sentenced to death and disappointment today but rather one still believing in the power and promises of God.

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Venturing through the Old Testament can—at times—seem like an arduous task for the modern mind. It is even harder for those of us in the Western Church. Here are a couple of lenses that we have found helpful…

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We’ve all heard it: God wants your time, talent, and treasures. That statement has always felt to many of us that the emphasis was more or mostly on our “treasure” (read: money). But as today’s reading makes clear, God wants us to give portions back that cover far more than monetary giving.

Todd + Amy Smith

Today’s passage closes out Moses’ speech recounting the trials the Jews faced from the time they left Egypt (chapters 1-3 comprise this recounting).

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