on You Cannot Worship the Lord ~ A Devotional from Deuteronomy 12:4, The Bible Expositor’s Handbook-Old Testament, Are You Missing Out? The Clarity of Scripture Devotional Deuteronomy 6:4–8 Best-sellers like The Bible Code and other books have tried to present the Scriptures as a code book that can be decoded only if you have the right tools or formula. But it is not the educational degrees that make a person, but the degree to which he knows God through his Son, Jesus Christ. (Deuteronomy 12:2-3) puts it this way: “You shall utterly destroy all the places where the nations whom you shall dispossess serve their gods, on the high mountains and on the hills and under every green tree. The first is a God-focussed, Christian mindset that is rooted in the wisdom and knowledge of God, and the second is a God-rejecting, Christ-hating, worldly view, that is grounded on the wisdom of the world - where man is the focus of his own attention. Compare Leviticus 17:13, which says that the blood should also be covered with dust. Perhaps someone gave you the same remarkably helpful advice I was given when I was a young boy standing at home plate: Keep your eye on the ball! The exposition of the Decalogue 1700 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508 3475 Mainway PO Box 5070, STN LCD 1 Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8 Phone: 616.942.9383 Toll-Free: 800.626.3060 Canada: 905.336.2920 Canada Toll-Free: 800.263.4251                              (a)   The avoidance of blood (12:15-28) You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. If there are legitimate ways of worship and illegitimate ways we are left questioning then, what is true worship? Mobile: +44 (0) 7956 822 363 The law given in the Old Testament was not only definitive but very specific and exhaustive. (1) This definition of worship came from Dr. Greg Harris a former professor of mine. The law given in the Old Testament was not only definitive but very specific and exhaustive. Deuteronomy 7:12 New International Version (NIV) 12 If you pay attention to these laws and are careful to follow them, then the Lord your God will keep his covenant of love with you, as … Moses reminded the Israelites that their eyes had seen the trials in the wilderness, and then comforted them with the promise that God’s eyes would be on them in their new land. Worship should be directed towards Him based on who he is and what he does. Deuteronomy 12:4 comes in the midst of the Lord’s establishment of rules for worshiping him. The explanation and application of the Decalogue Deuteronomy 28:12New International Version (NIV) 12 The Lordwill open the heavens, the storehouseof his bounty,to send rainon your land in season and to blessall the work of your hands. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Despúes de Dios transformó la vida de Roberto, con su familia, trabajó en Argentina y ahora es un pastor en Los Estados Unidos. If all of our actions are motivated by our love for Him, then every other element in our Christian walks will fall into place. States . As we strive to live according to God’s holy Word, there are many important doctrines to understand, promises to claim, and admonitions to follow. Both the place of worship and the manner of worship are to be determined by God alone and anything outside of that is not permitted. Pero los títulos no definen una persona; su relación con Dios a través de su hijo, Jesucristo, lo define. Cuando tiene la oportunidad, encontrarás a Robert escribiendo y hablando internacionalmente. Robert holds a bachelor’s in business administration, master’s in biblical studies, and completed coursework for a Ph.D. in leadership. How many tests will there be? Will we have to write a term paper? You shall tear down                       (2)   The reason to fear and love God (11:8-17) However, we must remember to keep our eyes upon that crucial “ball” — our love for God. 1700 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508 3475 Mainway PO Box 5070, STN LCD 1 Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8 Phone: 616.942.9383 Toll-Free: 800.626.3060 Canada: 905.336.2920 Canada Toll-Free: 800.263.4251 Would you like us to pray with you? Law of a central sanctuary (12:1-32)            2. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. When he has the opportunity, you can find Robert writing for other publications and speaking internationally. Deuteronomy 8:2-3 New International Version (NIV) 2 Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. Deuteronomy 4:12 New International Version (NIV) 12 Then the Lord spoke to you out of the fire.                       (1)   The destruction of false worship (12:1-4) Do you remember when you first tried to hit a baseball? Posted on August 20, 2019 May 12, 2020 Time to Read:-words Summary Near the land of Canaan, in Moab, they’re making preparations to take possession of the Promised Land. Once again referring to John 4:22-33, a great definition is “a response to the attributes and/or activities of God in spirit and truth” (1). 7 gYou shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. We welcome you to contact us if you are in need of spiritual support.                       (1)   The admonition to fear and love God (10:12 — 11:7) Since Egypt was a flat land with little rainfall, the inhabitants had to depend on the Nile River and an extensive irrigation system. In order for the bat to make solid contact with the ball, there were a multitude of things to consider: your stance at the plate, your grip on the bat, the speed and trajectory of the baseball speeding your way, and the mechanics of swinging the bat properly.                  h.   The warning against disobedience (10:12 — 11:32)                       (3)   The necessity of the instruction of children (11:18-25) Good baseball players realize that there is no way they can hit the baseball if they can’t see it. Analyzing a Fear that Sometimes Drives Our Reading, Weekly Exposé ~ Links You Should Know This Week (January 22, 2021), La única pregunta necesitas hacer cuando lees un libro.                       (4)   The provision of a blessing and a curse (11:26-32) In Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus taught that the greatest Old Testament Commandment was to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind. Daybreak: Deuteronomy 15:1 through 16:17 View devotional 19 January 2021 Daybreak: Deuteronomy 13:1 through 14:29 View devotional 18 January 2021 Daybreak: Deuteronomy 10:12 through 12:32 View devotional 17 January And if so, how long must it be?" Deuteronomy 12:24 upon the earth.      B.                       (2)   The centralization of true worship (12:5-14) Why do you suppose Moses instructed the Children of Israel to establish one central place of worship in the Promised Land? Joshua faithfully carried out Moses’ instructions. When the Lord issues a command it is done so with persuasiveness and clarity. Robert tiene un bachillerato en administración de empresas, una maestría en estudios bíblicos, y cumplió clases para un doctorado en liderazgo. Religious legislation Both the place of worship and the manner of worship are to be determined by God alone and anything outside of that is not permitted. (Hannah’s Bible Outlines – Used by permission per WORDsearch), II. After God transformed Robert’s life, he served with his family planting churches in Argentina before pastoring in the United. This is a bible study devotional on the book of Deuteronomy. Deuteronomy 12:1–32 The Lord ’s Chosen Place of Worship 12 b “These are the statutes and rules that you shall be careful to do in the land that the Lord , the God of your fathers, has given you to possess, c all the days that you live on the earth. Therefore, it is not surprising to read a verse like Deuteronomy 12:4 and see that the Lord gives instruction to not worship Him in any other way. It is not until Matthew 14:22-33 that the disciples offer worship to Christ AND that he accepts it. They produce creative videos that help people see and savor the good news of Jesus on every page of the Bible. Thus worship is not merely a process in which we devoting all attention towards a narcissistic being, but instead, there is an important principle that comes out of it: there is no greater joy that a person can experience than being with God, thus worshiping Him finds us in most joyful of conditions. You heard the sound of words but saw no form; there was only a voice. Daily Devotional January 25, 2021 Daybreak: Deuteronomy 25:1 through 26:19 “And now, behold, I have brought the firstfruits of the land, which thou, O Lord, hast … 6 And fthese words that I command you today shall be on your heart. Deuteronomy 12:4 comes in the midst of the Lord’s establishment of rules for worshiping him. New International Version (NIV) The second discourse: exposition of the Law Deuteronomy 6:7 There are two mindsets in the world today 1) a biblical mindset and 2) a secular worldview. In our focus verses, Moses reveals to the Israelites the crucial element in their service to God: they were to love God with all their hearts and souls. At the end of chapter 11, Moses described a covenant renewal ceremony that was to take place once the Israelites had entered the Land of Canaan. It is in the course of these instructions that God tells them they should not worship him in the same way. What is Required? Deuteronomy is all about Jesus! All rights reserved. What blessings or benefits does Moses list in chapter 11 of Deuteronomy for the Children of Israel if they would love and obey God? Therefore, we must be cautious not to impose man’s ways into a God-ordained doctrine. While many will claim they are worshiping the Lord, we see that the Lord only accepts what is true worship directed towards him according to his own standards. Water was pumped into canals from the Nile and then into fields by foot-propelled paddle-wheel devices; hence Moses spoke of Egypt as a land that was watered by foot. Dr. Harris is the author of several books including: The Cup & the Glory, The Stone & The Glory, The Darkness & the Glory, and The Bible Expositor’s Handbook-Old Testament. Daybreak: Deuteronomy 10:12 through 12:32 January 18, 2021 “And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, To keep the commandments of the Lord, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?” (Deuteronomy 10:12-13) Some of the blood was first to be sprinkled on the altar (Leviticus 3:2) before being poured upon the ground. It suggests that not there are acceptable ways to worship the Lord and unacceptable ways to worship Him. This principle is illustrated by Jesus Christ during his earthly ministry as well.            1. John describes what true worship looks like (John 4:22-33) suggesting also that if there are true worshipers then there must also be false worshipers. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and In the course of his instructions here in Deuteronomy 12, he gives instructions to destroy the altars, pillars, images, and places of worships that other nations used for their own gods. Moses encouraged the Israelites to love and obey God by comparing what would happen in the Promised Land with what had happened in the wilderness: the waters of the Red Sea overwhelmed Pharaoh’s army and brought death, but the Promised Land would be a land flowing with milk and honey to give provision and life to God’s people; in the wilderness, the earth swallowed Dathan and Abiram, but in the Promised Land, the land would drink rain from Heaven. Do you feel that a central place of worship is necessary or appropriate for Christians today? He encouraged them to be no more stiffnecked, but to observe to do all that He commanded. They are to get rid of the remnants that were used to adulterate the relationship that should be had with God. It is clear that God wants His people to have joy in their lives. Deuteronomy 5:12-15 New International Version (NIV) 12 “Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you. 12:8-14) - Duration: 14:09. Since they had not yet entered the land, Moses gave them specific directions for the location of this ceremony. 4 “Hear, O Israel: dThe Lord our God, the Lord is one.2 5 You eshall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Moses gave the Israelites several reasons why they should love God and keep His commandments. November 26th, 2019 by Pastor Ed in devotional Throughout Deuteronomy 12 the people of God were told to rejoice, both in all that they did and their worship of God Almighty. Redeemer Lincoln Square 107 views 14:09 Deuteronomy Devotional #16: You Are What You Eat (Deut.      C.   The exposition of the principle laws of Israel Deuteronomy 9-12, Psalm 65, Matthew 26:57-75, Romans 11:25-38 Deuteronomy 9-12: Moses’ extraordinary exposition of God’s Word continues with another “Hear, O Israel” (9:1), this time not the great command to love God, but the great commission to go … 13 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 14 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. All the other steps are important, but it is crucial to keep your eye on the ball. In essence, he was saying, “Keep your eye on the ball!” This was the key element. Why. Browse devotions about Deuteronomy, from the Today Daily Devotional library. We would prefer that those little indiscretions were relegated to a closed archive - … Email: pastor@apostolicfaith.org.uk, © 2021 Apostolic Faith Mission, UK. We would prefer that those little indiscretions were relegated to a closed archive - … This 15-day plan will walk you through the book of Deuteronomy by reading only a few chapters a day. "Training Your Children" Devotional on Deuteronomy 6 November 6, 2012 by Daniel Lowery In a way, this post is more for those who lead children than for children themselves, however, allow the words of Deuteronomy to reach into your heart.                              (b)   The avoidance of ensnarement (12:29-32). Do you need to be convinced to love and obey God, or does your love for God propel you to follow His commands? Click below to submit a prayer request. View devotional 14 January 2021 Daybreak: Deuteronomy 4:1- 49 View devotional 13 January 2021 Daybreak: Deuteronomy 3:1-29 View devotional 12 January 2021 Daybreak: Deuteronomy 2:1-37 View devotional 11 January 2021 Deuteronomy Devotional #13: Called to Worship (Deut. View devotional 14 January 2021 Daybreak: Deuteronomy 4:1- 49 View devotional 13 January 2021 Daybreak: Deuteronomy 3:1-29 View devotional 12 January 2021 Daybreak: Deuteronomy 2:1-37 View devotional 11 January 2021 Deuteronomy 13:12-18 English Standard Version (ESV) 12 “If you hear in one of your cities, which the Lord your God is giving you to dwell there, 13 that certain worthless fellows have gone out among you and have drawn away the inhabitants of their city, saying, ‘Let us go and serve other gods,’ which you have not known, 14 then you shall inquire and make search and ask diligently. This principle spans the generations of time. You can learn more about him and his ministry at GloryBooks.org. Main Tel: +44 (0) 207 639 8897 That one simple suggestion has helped countless youngsters and uncoordinated adults to successfully hit a baseball. Deuteronomy 32:12 As we look back on our lives, we hope that others will remember the good things about us, and not bring up those times we would prefer to remain buried in the sea of forgetfulness. Such a definition makes worship less about us and more about God as it should be. In chapters 11 and 12 of Deuteronomy, Moses gave the Children of Israel many important instructions, and good reasons why they should follow these instructions. Daybreak Unit PDF (Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua), Discovery Unit PDF (Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua), Discovery Teacher’s Guide Unit PDF (Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua). Deuteronomy 10:12-13 When students enter a new class they usually ask, "What are the requirements?                       (3)   The character of true worship (12:15-32) That statement Deuteronomy indicates something very important for those who profess to follow the one, true God. These video bible study devotionals help your small groups dive more deeply into Deuteronomy, looking at what is happening in the text and how it points to Jesus.Special thanks to Spoken Gospel for providing this resource. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.                  a. Deuteronomy 32:12 As we look back on our lives, we hope that others will remember the good things about us, and not bring up those times we would prefer to remain buried in the sea of forgetfulness. As we do the results are astounding because not only does God get enjoyment and praise, but Deuteronomy 12 also indicates that it results in joy for us as well. The Apostolic Faith Church is conservative in nature, following a tradition of Wesleyan holiness taught and practised by those whom the Holy Spirit descended on at the Azusa Street Revival. That statement deuteronomy indicates something very important for those who profess to follow the,! 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