JULY 15, Joshua 8:33-35; Deuteronomy 7:11-26

To the people of Israel, Moses was God’s spokesman. He had told the
people to hold a reading session between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim
once they crossed Jordan. These mountains faced each other and in between
lay Jacob’s well.

The tribes of Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin
would stand on Mt Gerizim to the south to bless the people. The tribes of
Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Napthali would stand on Mount
Ebal in the north to curse the people. At the same time, the Levite priests
would carry the Ark of the Covenant of Yahweh. They would also read out
all the curses that will fall on those who disobey God’s commandments
and all the blessings on those who obey. All the people would say Amen to
every curse and blessing read.

It was a solemn ceremony. It was meant to exhort the whole nation
of Israel and the godly people among them of the importance of obedience
to the LORD.

Put the number of the action below on the correct mountain:

          1. Read my Bible and pray every day.
          2. Slam the door to work out your anger.
          3. Volunteer to wash dishes for Mum.
          4. Greet Grandma and Grandpa when you see them.
          5. Share my toys or books with my friends.
          6. Gossip about a classmate or swear along with my ‘cool’ friends.

Thought: When I examine my week that just passed, have I been more obedient or disobedient to the LORD?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to obey You always. In Jesus’ name I pray – Amen.