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MOSES DELIVERED THE BOOK OF THE LAW
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17
Deuteronomy 31:9-13
Psalm 114
“Tremble, thou earth,
at the presence of the Lord…”
MOSES DELIVERED THE BOOK OF THE LAW
Moses wrote the book of the Law and delivered it to the priests and the elders of Israel. He commanded them that in the seventh year when they kept the feast of the tabernacles, the book of the law must be read. It was at this time that Moses completed the writing of the first five books of the Bible commonly known as the Pentateuch.
It has now been about 3,500 years since that time and the same words of Moses are still read today. Nothing is lost because it is the Word of God. Even Moses himself probably did not imagine how long these words would last and how far these words would go, but these words are read today in every part of the world. It was the Lord’s command that Moses had to write them and deliver them. The immediate audience was the children of Israel. The command that God gave for these words to be read at every appointed occasion meant that the nation of Israel could not be separated from the Law of God. As much as the promises of God are eternal, His words also are eternal. Such an argument does not appeal to the modern mind that is overwhelmed by human philosophy. This has led to the rejection of God Himself, let alone His words. The Bible is regarded by modern man as any other human book and the supernatural elements are taken as mythology. This philosophy entered the church through liberalism. The clergy that have imbibed this mindset are no longer preachers of the Word of God but are humanists. Some outrightly oppose all doctrines of the Bible.
Moses had commanded that the book be read in the hearing of all Israel. It was to be read clearly and distinctly to all: men, women, children and strangers. They were all required to hear and obey. In this, they would learn all the words of the law and observe to do them. Children were included as they came of age and could understand. The words of God were to be read as long as Israel was living in the land. The Law of God was the constitution of the nation of Israel and a moral guide. It was also a directory of worship so that God’s people could know how to approach Him.
THOUGHT: The Law of God is Israel’s heritage, and is preserved.
PRAYER: (Use Psalm 119:18.)