The LORD your God, who goes before you, will fight for you, just as you saw Him do for you in Egypt The LORD your GodThis phrase emphasizes the personal relationship between God and the Israelites. The Hebrew word for "LORD" is "YHWH," the sacred and personal name of God, which signifies His eternal presence and covenant faithfulness. "Your God" indicates a personal, covenantal relationship, reminding the Israelites that they are His chosen people. This relationship is foundational to understanding the entire narrative of the Old Testament, where God consistently acts on behalf of His people. who goes before you The imagery of God going before His people is rich with meaning. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a king or leader would often lead his people into battle, symbolizing protection and guidance. The Hebrew word "halak" (to go) suggests movement and presence. This phrase reassures the Israelites of God's leadership and His role as a divine warrior who leads them into the Promised Land, just as He led them out of Egypt. will fight for you This promise is a powerful assurance of divine intervention. The Hebrew verb "lacham" (to fight) is often used in the context of warfare. It underscores God's role as a warrior who actively engages in battle on behalf of His people. Historically, this reflects the numerous instances where God delivered Israel from their enemies, emphasizing that their victories were not by their own strength but by His might. just as you saw Him do for you in Egypt This phrase serves as a reminder of God's past faithfulness and miraculous acts during the Exodus. The Israelites witnessed firsthand the plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, and the defeat of Pharaoh's army. The reference to Egypt is significant, as it was a defining moment in Israel's history, demonstrating God's power and commitment to His promises. This historical context reinforces the trustworthiness of God's promise to fight for them in the future. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is faithful to His promises and acts on behalf of His people. 2. IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who are being reminded of God's past faithfulness as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. EgyptThe place of Israel's bondage and the site of God's mighty acts of deliverance, including the plagues and the parting of the Red Sea. 4. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who is recounting God's promises and past actions to encourage the people. 5. The Promised Land (Canaan)The land promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, which the Israelites are about to enter. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessRemembering God's past actions strengthens our faith for present challenges. Just as God fought for Israel, He is faithful to fight for us today. Divine PresenceGod goes before us, preparing the way and ensuring victory. We can trust His guidance and protection in our life's journey. Courage in ObedienceKnowing that God fights for us should embolden us to step out in faith and obedience, even when facing daunting circumstances. Trust Over FearFear can paralyze us, but trust in God's promises and His power can propel us forward. We are called to trust rather than fear. God's Unchanging NatureThe same God who delivered Israel is at work in our lives today. His character and promises remain steadfast. Bible Study Questions 1. How does recalling God's past faithfulness help you face current challenges in your life? 2. In what ways can you actively remind yourself of God's presence and promises as you encounter new situations? 3. How can the account of God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt inspire you to trust Him in your personal "Red Sea" moments? 4. What are some practical steps you can take to replace fear with trust in God's promises? 5. How can you encourage others in your community to rely on God's faithfulness and strength in their own lives? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 14This chapter describes the miraculous deliverance of the Israelites at the Red Sea, where God fought for them against the Egyptians. Joshua 1God reassures Joshua of His presence and support as the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land, echoing the promise of divine assistance. Romans 8Paul speaks of God being for us, emphasizing that if God is on our side, no one can stand against us, reflecting the same assurance of divine support. Psalm 46This psalm speaks of God as our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, reinforcing the theme of God fighting for His people. People Amorites, Anakites, Caleb, Canaanites, Eshcol, Isaac, Israelites, Jacob, Jephunneh, Joshua, Laban, Moses, Nun, Og, Seir, SihonPlaces Arabah, Ashtaroth, Bashan, Dizahab, Edrei, Egypt, Euphrates River, Hazeroth, Heshbon, Horeb, Hormah, Jordan River, Kadesh-barnea, Laban, Lebanon, Moab, Mount Seir, Negeb, Paran, Seir, Suph, Tophel, Valley of EshcolTopics Behalf, Egypt, Fight, Fighting, Goes, WondersDictionary of Bible Themes Deuteronomy 1:19-40 5923 public opinion Deuteronomy 1:27-31 5819 cowardice Deuteronomy 1:27-33 8723 doubt, results of Deuteronomy 1:30-31 1349 covenant, at Sinai Library Foretastes of the Heavenly Life Early in the year 1857. NOTE: This edition of this sermon is taken from an earlier published edition of Spurgeon's 1857 message. The sermon that appears in The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, vol. 45, was edited and abbreviated somewhat. For edition we have restored the fuller text of the earlier published edition, while retaining a few of the editorial refinements of the Met Tab edition. "And they took of the fruit of the land in their hands, and brought it down unto us, and brought us word again … Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 45: 1899Preventive against Backsliding. It is most instructive to note how exceedingly anxious the early Christians were, that, as soon as a man was converted, he should be "filled with the Holy Ghost." They knew no reason why weary wastes of disappointing years should stretch between Bethel and Peniel, between the Cross and Pentecost. They knew it was not God's will that forty years of wilderness wanderings should lie between Egypt and the Promised Land (Deut. i. 2). When Peter and John came to the Samaritans, and found that they were … John MacNeil—The Spirit-Filled Life Afraid of Giants 'And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, and said unto them, Get you up this way southward, and go up into the mountain; 18. And see the land, what it is; and the people that dwelleth therein, whether they be strong or weak, few or many; 19. And what the land is that they dwell in, whether it be good or bad; and what cities they be that they dwell in, whether in tents, or in strong holds; 20. And what the land is, whether it be fat or lean, whether there be wood therein, or not. And be … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Philo of Alexandria, the Rabbis, and the Gospels - the Final Development of Hellenism in Its Relation to Rabbinism and the Gospel According to St. John. It is strange how little we know of the personal history of the greatest of uninspired Jewish writers of old, though he occupied so prominent a position in his time. [173] Philo was born in Alexandria, about the year 20 before Christ. He was a descendant of Aaron, and belonged to one of the wealthiest and most influential families among the Jewish merchant-princes of Egypt. His brother was the political head of that community in Alexandria, and he himself on one occasion represented his co-religionists, … Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah A Plain Description of the Essence and Attributes of God, Out of the Holy Scripture, So Far as Every Christian must Competently Know, and Necessarily Believe, that Will be Saves. Although no creature can define what God is, because he is incomprehensible (Psal. cxliii. 3) and dwelling in inaccessible light (1 Tim. vi. 16); yet it has pleased his majesty to reveal himself to us in his word, so far as our weak capacity can best conceive him. Thus: God is that one spiritual and infinitely perfect essence, whose being is of himself eternally (Deut. i. 4; iv. 35; xxxii. 39; vi. 4; Isa. xlv. 5-8; 1 Cor. viii. 4; Eph. iv. 5, 6; 1 Tim. ii. 5; John iv. 24; 2 Cor. iii. 17; 1 Kings … Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety The Mountainous Country of Judea. "What is the mountainous country of Judea? It is the king's mountain." However Judea, here and there, doth swell out much with mountains, yet its chief swelling appears in that broad back of mountains, that runs from the utmost southern cost as far as Hebron, and almost as Jerusalem itself. Which the Holy Scripture called "The hill-country of Judah," Joshua 21:11; Luke 1:39. Unless I am very much mistaken,--the maps of Adricomus, Tirinius, and others, ought to be corrected, which have feigned to … John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Kadesh. Rekam, and that Double. Inquiry is Made, Whether the Doubling it in the Maps is Well Done. The readers of the eastern interpreters will observe, that Kadesh is rendered by all Rekam, or in a sound very near it. In the Chaldee, it is 'Rekam': in the Syriac, 'Rekem': in the Arabic, 'Rakim'... There are two places noted by the name Rekam in the very bounds of the land,--to wit, the southern and eastern: that is, a double Kadesh. I. Of Kadesh, or Rekam, in the south part, there is no doubt. II. Of it, in the eastern part, there is this mention: "From Rekam to the east, and Rekam is as the … John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Barren Fig-Tree. Temple Cleansed. (Road from Bethany and Jerusalem. Monday, April 4, a.d. 30.) ^A Matt. XXI. 18, 19, 12, 13; ^B Mark XI. 12-18; ^C Luke XIX. 45-48. ^b 12 And ^a 18 Now ^b on the morrow [on the Monday following the triumphal entry], ^a in the morning ^b when they were come out from Bethany, ^a as he returned to the city [Jerusalem], he hungered. [Breakfast with the Jews came late in the forenoon, and these closing days of our Lord's ministry were full of activity that did not have time to tarry at Bethany for it. Our … J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel In the Temple at the Feast of Tabernacles. (October, a.d. 29.) ^D John VII. 11-52. ^d 11 The Jews therefore sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he? [It was now eighteen months since Jesus had visited Jerusalem, at which time he had healed the impotent man at Bethesda. His fame and prolonged obscurity made his enemies anxious for him to again expose himself in their midst. John here used the word "Jews" as a designation for the Jerusalemites, who, as enemies of Christ, were to be distinguished from the multitudes who were in doubt … J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Moses and his Writings [Illustration: (drop cap W) Clay letter tablet of Moses' time.] We now begin to understand a little of the very beginning of God's Book--of the times in which it was written, the materials used by its first author, and the different kinds of writing from which he had to choose; but we must go a step farther. How much did Moses know about the history of his forefathers, Abraham and Jacob, and of all the old nations and kings mentioned in Genesis, before God called him to the great work of writing … Mildred Duff—The Bible in its Making Appendix ii. Philo of Alexandria and Rabbinic Theology. (Ad. vol. i. p. 42, note 4.) In comparing the allegorical Canons of Philo with those of Jewish traditionalism, we think first of all of the seven exegetical canons which are ascribed to Hillel. These bear chiefly the character of logical deductions, and as such were largely applied in the Halakhah. These seven canons were next expanded by R. Ishmael (in the first century) into thirteen, by the analysis of one of them (the 5th) into six, and the addition of this sound exegetical rule, that where two … Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah The Blessing of Jacob Upon Judah. (Gen. Xlix. 8-10. ) Ver. 8. "Judah, thou, thy brethren shall praise thee; thy hand shall be on the neck of thine enemies; before thee shall bow down the sons of thy father. Ver. 9. A lion's whelp is Judah; from the prey, my son, thou goest up; he stoopeth down, he coucheth as a lion, and as a full-grown lion, who shall rouse him up? Ver. 10. The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come, and unto Him the people shall adhere." Thus does dying Jacob, in announcing … Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Deuteronomy Owing to the comparatively loose nature of the connection between consecutive passages in the legislative section, it is difficult to present an adequate summary of the book of Deuteronomy. In the first section, i.-iv. 40, Moses, after reviewing the recent history of the people, and showing how it reveals Jehovah's love for Israel, earnestly urges upon them the duty of keeping His laws, reminding them of His spirituality and absoluteness. Then follows the appointment, iv. 41-43--here irrelevant (cf. … John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links Deuteronomy 1:30 NIVDeuteronomy 1:30 NLTDeuteronomy 1:30 ESVDeuteronomy 1:30 NASBDeuteronomy 1:30 KJV
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