Podcast Introduction

This is Monday we will read from the Law. Our reading will be Deuteronomy 26-28.  I’m calling today’s episode “Now Where Did I Put My Keys?”

Comments on Deuteronomy 26-28

The children of Israel are about to enter into the Promised Land, but God has a message for them through Moses. Over and over again in these chapters we read the word “obey”, or a variation on that command. And in chapter 27, they are instructed that the first thing they are to do when they cross the Jordan river into the Promised Land is set up a monument of stones on which they are to write the entire body of the law, and build an altar upon which they are to also write the law and make burnt offerings.

God knew how forgetful the people were. The monument was placed there as a reminder of their crossing over the Jordan River into the land promised to them. The Law was written as a reminder. The altar was a reminder. Every time they looked at the monument or the alter, they would remember this day, and how God delivered them, how he fulfilled His promise, and what was required of them to continue to receive His blessings.

God knows how forgetful people are. Over and over and over again He reminds His people of the importance of obedience. He reminds them of the promises of blessings when we obey, and the curses promised if we do not.

Of course, God knew before the foundation of the world that men and women would never be able to obey the Law. He was not surprised when Adam and Eve sinned. He was not surprised when no one was able to obey the Law. 

So why did God even give the Law if no one would be able to uphold it? As Paul said in Romans 7:7, “…I would not have known sin except through the law…”. The Law was given so that we would know what sin is.

And before God even began the creation of the Universe, He had a plan to save us. Jesus was always in the plan. As we read in John chapter one, “1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Jesus is the Word. He was in the beginning. He is the one way that my transgressions, my sins (and yours) can be forgiven. The Law was given to show our need. Jesus came to fulfill the need. He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

Beloved, we are no different than the people who crossed over the Jordan River. We are forgetful. That’s why He gave us the Bible. That’s why it’s important to be faithful and purposeful about attending church. That’s why we are encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to pray without ceasing. 

We don’t do these things to earn salvation, but to remember to stay close to God. We cannot earn salvation. Salvation is a gift given to us when we invite Jesus into our lives as our Savior and our Lord. He gives this gift because of grace…undeserved favor. 

Today’s Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 26 NCV; Ch. 27 NIV; Ch. 28 NLT

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