CONTEXT OF A SOLEMN APPRAISAL OF ISRAEL
Text: Deuteronomy 31
28 September 2009
CONTEXT OF A SOLEMN APPRAISAL OF ISRAEL
1. Forty years later
2. Conclusion of the life and ministry of Moses Deuteronomy 31:2
3. Inauguration of Joshua as the new leader Deuteronomy 31:7, 23
A SOLEMN APPRAISAL OF THE TRUE SPIRITUAL STATE OF ISRAEL
1. From the Lord
“Inclination of their behaviour” Deuteronomy 31:21
a) Unfaithfulness of Israel
Inclination to idolatry Deuteronomy 31:16a, 20c
b) Forsaking of God Deuteronomy 31:16b
c) They will break the covenant established Deuteronomy 31:16c
2. From Moses
a) Rebellion Deuteronomy 31:27a
b) Stiff neck Deuteronomy 31:27b
c) Corruption Deuteronomy 31:29a
SOLEMN WARNING CONCERNING THE CONSEQUENCES OF TURNING AWAY FROM GOD
1. Anger of the Lord Deuteronomy 31:17a
2. Forsaking the nation Deuteronomy 31:17b
3. Hiding of God’s face Deuteronomy 31:17c, 18
4. Nation will be devoured Deuteronomy 31:17d
5. Many evils and troubles Deuteronomy 31:17e, 21