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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