Deuteronomy – Chapter 27

Cursed be anyone who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ Deuteronomy 27:26 – In the last section of verses within this chapter we see Moses give multiple ways that a person would find themselves under the curse of God’s wrath. If they made any idols, if they killed their neighbor, to even things like sleeping with their mother-in-law were things off limits to God’s people and they needed to know God’s wrath would be on any who committed such vile actions. Yet likely for many Israelites they saw this list and was just as appalled by it as we would be and would in no way come close to breaking those rules. Meaning they likely felt they were safe from God’s wrath, yet Moses then dropped the last curse in our verse today. Cursed is anyone who does not do the fullness of the words of the law. What this means is that while you may not sin in the outlandish ways spoken about in the other curses, any who does not follow God’s law completely would still be under the curse of His wrath. Meaning everyone was under such a curse. This was the story for Isreal that they needed to accept. There was no way that their right living could complete the fullness of God’s law making it impossible for them to ever be holy in God’s sight. They needed a Savior to make them right, and so do we. Only though the holiness of Jesus can we be holy enough to be with the Father. Only Jesus can lift the curse of our sin off us. If then you have been relying on your deep obedience and righteous living to make you at peace with the Father, know without Jesus none of that will draw you close to the Lord. Only though Jesus can we be saved from our sin, have our curse lifted, and be one with the Father. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 3465

Cursed be anyone who dishonors his father or his mother.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ “‘Cursed be anyone who moves his neighbor’s landmark.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ “‘Cursed be anyone who misleads a blind man on the road.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’ Deuteronomy 27:16-18 – We have it three times here, but many more times in our passage. That all the people shall say, “Amen.” It was important that the people agreed with the directions God was speaking to them. It was important that ALL of them were on board with it as well. We see taught in other places in scripture how detrimental it can be when not everyone is on the same page with following God’s directions. How it can lead the whole group away and how it can keep the whole from stepping into all that God is leading them into. Let’s be sure then we seek unity with each other in the mission God has given us. We can’t be going in different directions, we must all together move as God leads. What then can you do to help the whole stay together in moving forward like this? I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1322

Deuteronomy 27 – Pastor Mac Daily DEVO And on the day you cross over the Jordan to the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall set up large stones and plaster them with plaster. ³And you shall write on them all the words of this law, when you cross over to enter the land that the Lord your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, as the Lord, the God of your fathers, has promised you…8 And you shall write on the stones all the words of this law very plainly. Deuteronomy 27:2-3, 8 – One of the very first tasks giving to the people of Israel after they crossed the Jordan into the land God was promising to give them was to set up these stones spoken about in the passage. These would be large stones, and as many of them as it took to complete the project. They would whitewash them by using plaster and then they’d begin to write on them all the words of the law. Exactly what all was written isn’t clear, whether the whole 613 laws, the directions given in Deuteronomy, or some other breakdown of the law. Whatever the case may be, making it very clear and understandable to all was important. These laws should be able to be seen by all and understood by all. That any who would come by these stones at any time in the future could see, know, and be reminded of the fullness of God’s law. This does then propose a question for us…how are we making God’s word plain to others? Sure we could place some massive stone in our front yard, write scripture on it, and let everyone driving by see God’s word. We though have some other options the Israelites didn’t have. Social media, texting, letters, etc. Let’s use these means of getting God’s word in front of others that we’ve been blessed with. What’s also important is that we make it clear and understandable. Let’s do all we can to help people see God’s word and understand God’s word. For when they do, their eyes can be opened to just how amazing our God is. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2452