Posts with the tag “new-covenant”

In Deuteronomy 28, we're confronted with the profound reality of God's blessings and curses. The chapter lays out a stark choice for God's people: embrace covenant faithfulness and experience abundant blessings, or turn away and face devastating curses. This isn't about earning God's favor, but about living in alignment with His will. The parallels to Eden are striking - just as Adam and Eve faced a choice that would determine their fate, so too did Israel and so do we. The message challenges us to consider: are we truly living in a way that invites God's blessings or deserves His curses? It's a sobering reminder that our choices have real consequences, both in this life and eternally. Yet, even as we grapple with the weight of this responsibility, we're pointed towards the hope found in Jesus Christ, who ultimately bore the curse so that we might receive the blessing.  Read More

In Deuteronomy 27, we're reminded of the profound importance of committing wholeheartedly to God's covenant. The chapter details a ceremony where the Israelites were to confirm their commitment to God's law, emphasizing the gravity of their covenant relationship. This ancient ritual holds surprising relevance for us today. Just as the Israelites were called to publicly declare their allegiance, we too are invited to confirm our commitment to God, not through stone monuments, but through faith in Christ. The passage beautifully illustrates how our spiritual journey involves planning, pondering, and performing our commitment to God. It challenges us to consider: Are we merely going through religious motions, or are we truly living out our faith in every aspect of our lives? This message urges us to move beyond superficial religiosity and embrace a genuine, transformative relationship with God, rooted in Christ's finished work on the cross.  Read More

In our study of Deuteronomy 14, we're invited to see God's laws not as restrictive burdens, but as loving boundaries set by a caring Father. The food laws and funeral practices discussed aren't just arbitrary rules - they're designed to set God's people apart as holy and treasured. So we are challenged to consider how we live as God's children in a world that often pulls us in different directions? But this message ultimately points us to Christ, who perfectly fulfilled these laws and offers us the opportunity to become children of God through faith in Him. As we reflect on this, we're encouraged to live in a way that reflects our status as God's holy and treasured possession, not out of obligation, but out of love and gratitude for the freedom we've been given in Christ.  Read More