Deuteronomy 3:23- 29

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23 “Then I pleaded with the Lord at that time, saying: 24 ‘O Lord God, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand, for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do anything like Your works and Your mighty deeds? 25 I pray, let me cross over and see the good land beyond the Jordan, those pleasant mountains, and Lebanon.’ 26 But the Lord was angry with me on your account, and would not listen to me. So the Lord said to me: ‘Enough of that! Speak no more to Me of this matter. 27 Go up to the top of Pisgah, and lift your eyes toward the west, the north, the south, and the east; behold it with your eyes, for you shall not cross over this Jordan. 28 But command Joshua, and encourage him and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which you will see.’ 29 So we stayed in the valley opposite Beth Peor.

Summary:

A - About:

This passage recounts the Israelites' victory over King Sihon of Heshbon as God fulfills His promise to give them the land.

B - Best verse:

Deuteronomy 2:30 - "But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass through, for the Lord your God hardened his spirit and made his heart obstinate, that He might deliver him into your hand, as it is this day."

C - Calling:

We are called to trust and obey God's commands, knowing He will fulfill His promises even when facing opposition.

DeuteronomyBryan SchneiderJune 25, 2024Comment