You shall therefore obey the voice of the LORD your God and follow His commandments and statutes I am giving you today." So you shall obeyThe Hebrew word for "obey" is "שָׁמַע" (shama), which means to hear, listen, or give heed. In the ancient Near Eastern context, obedience was not merely about compliance but involved an active listening and a heartfelt response. This phrase emphasizes the importance of not just hearing God's words but internalizing and acting upon them. It calls believers to a life of active engagement with God's will, reflecting a relationship that is both personal and communal. the voice of the LORD your God
The "voice" (קוֹל, qol) of the LORD signifies His divine authority and presence. In the Hebrew tradition, God's voice is powerful and creative, as seen in Genesis where God speaks the world into existence. This phrase underscores the personal nature of God's communication with His people. It is a reminder that God is not distant but speaks directly to His followers, guiding them with wisdom and love. The use of "your God" personalizes the relationship, indicating a covenantal bond between God and His people. and follow His commandments
The term "commandments" (מִצְוֹת, mitzvot) refers to the laws given by God. In the Jewish tradition, these are seen as divine instructions meant to guide the moral and spiritual life of the community. Following God's commandments is an act of worship and devotion, reflecting a commitment to live according to His will. This phrase calls believers to a life of discipline and integrity, aligning their actions with God's holy standards. and statutes
"Statutes" (חֻקִּים, chukim) are decrees or ordinances that may not always be understood by human reason but are to be followed out of trust in God's wisdom. These laws often pertain to ritual and worship, setting the community apart as holy. The inclusion of statutes alongside commandments highlights the comprehensive nature of God's law, covering both ethical and ceremonial aspects of life. It invites believers to trust in God's greater plan, even when it transcends human understanding. I am giving you today
The phrase "I am giving you" (אָנֹכִי מְצַוְּךָ, anochi metzavvecha) indicates the immediacy and relevance of God's instructions. The use of "today" (הַיּוֹם, hayom) emphasizes the present moment, urging the Israelites to respond to God's call without delay. This reflects the urgency and continual relevance of God's word, encouraging believers to live in the present with a sense of purpose and readiness. It serves as a reminder that God's guidance is ever-present and applicable to every generation. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who is delivering God's commandments to the people. He is the central human figure in the book of Deuteronomy. 2. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who are receiving the law and commandments as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. Mount Ebal and Mount GerizimThese are the locations where the blessings and curses are to be pronounced, as part of the covenant renewal ceremony. 4. The Promised LandThe land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. The Israelites are on the verge of entering this land. 5. The CovenantThe agreement between God and the Israelites, which includes the laws and commandments they are to follow. Teaching Points Obedience as a Response to God's VoiceObedience to God is a response to His voice, indicating a personal relationship and communication with Him. The Importance of Following God's CommandmentsFollowing God's commandments is crucial for living a life that is pleasing to Him and is a demonstration of our commitment to His covenant. The Role of the Law in the Life of BelieversThe law serves as a guide for righteous living and helps believers understand God's standards and expectations. Covenant Relationship with GodOur obedience is part of a covenant relationship with God, where He promises blessings for obedience and consequences for disobedience. Practical Obedience in Daily LifeApplying God's commandments in our daily lives involves making choices that align with His will and reflect His character. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding the context of Deuteronomy 27:10 enhance our comprehension of the importance of obedience in our relationship with God? 2. In what ways can we "obey the voice of the LORD" in our modern context, and what challenges might we face in doing so? 3. How does the concept of covenant in Deuteronomy 27:10 relate to the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ? 4. Reflect on a time when following God's commandments led to a positive outcome in your life. How did this experience strengthen your faith? 5. How can we encourage one another in our communities to live out the principles found in Deuteronomy 27:10, and what role does accountability play in this process? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 19:5-6This passage emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and Israel, highlighting the call to obedience and the promise of being a treasured possession. Joshua 1:8This verse underscores the importance of meditating on and obeying God's law for success and prosperity, similar to the call in Deuteronomy 27:10. John 14:15Jesus speaks about the connection between love and obedience, which echoes the call to obey God's commandments in Deuteronomy. James 1:22-25This passage encourages believers to be doers of the word, not just hearers, aligning with the call to follow God's commandments. People Asher, Benjamin, Dan, Gad, Issachar, Joseph, Levi, Levites, Moses, Naphtali, Reuben, Simeon, ZebulunPlaces Beth-baal-peor, Jordan River, Mount Ebal, Mount GerizimTopics Cause, Command, Commanding, Commandments, Commands, Decrees, Ear, Follow, Hast, Hearken, Hearkened, Keeping, Laws, Obey, Orders, Statutes, To-day, VoiceDictionary of Bible Themes Deuteronomy 27:10 8208 commitment, to God Deuteronomy 27:1-26 7797 teaching Deuteronomy 27:9-26 5827 curse Library Obedience
Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the Lord thy God. Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the Lord thy God, and do his commandments.' Deut 27: 9, 10. What is the duty which God requireth of man? Obedience to his revealed will. It is not enough to hear God's voice, but we must obey. Obedience is a part of the honour we owe to God. If then I be a Father, where is my honour?' Mal 1: 6. Obedience carries in it the life-blood of religion. Obey the voice of the Lord …
Thomas Watson—The Ten CommandmentsIn Judæa and through Samaria - a Sketch of Samaritan History and Theology - Jews and Samaritans.
We have no means of determining how long Jesus may have tarried in Jerusalem after the events recorded in the previous two chapters. The Evangelic narrative [1850] only marks an indefinite period of time, which, as we judge from internal probability, cannot have been protracted. From the city He retired with His disciples to the country,' which formed the province of Judæa. There He taught and His disciples baptized. [1851] [1852] From what had been so lately witnessed in Jerusalem, as well …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah How Christ is Made Use of for Justification as a Way.
What Christ hath done to purchase, procure, and bring about our justification before God, is mentioned already, viz. That he stood in the room of sinners, engaging for them as their cautioner, undertaking, and at length paying down the ransom; becoming sin, or a sacrifice for sin, and a curse for them, and so laying down his life a ransom to satisfy divine justice; and this he hath made known in the gospel, calling sinners to an accepting of him as their only Mediator, and to a resting upon him for …
John Brown (of Wamphray)—Christ The Way, The Truth, and The Life Gilgal, in Deuteronomy 11:30 what the Place Was.
That which is said by Moses, that "Gerizim and Ebal were over-against Gilgal," Deuteronomy 11:30, is so obscure, that it is rendered into contrary significations by interpreters. Some take it in that sense, as if it were near to Gilgal: some far off from Gilgal: the Targumists read, "before Gilgal": while, as I think, they do not touch the difficulty; which lies not so much in the signification of the word Mul, as in the ambiguity of the word Gilgal. These do all seem to understand that Gilgal which …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica In Galilee at the Time of Our Lord
"If any one wishes to be rich, let him go north; if he wants to be wise, let him come south." Such was the saying, by which Rabbinical pride distinguished between the material wealth of Galilee and the supremacy in traditional lore claimed for the academies of Judaea proper. Alas, it was not long before Judaea lost even this doubtful distinction, and its colleges wandered northwards, ending at last by the Lake of Gennesaret, and in that very city of Tiberias which at one time had been reputed unclean! …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Meditations of the Misery of a Man not Reconciled to God in Christ.
O wretched Man! where shall I begin to describe thine endless misery, who art condemned as soon as conceived; and adjudged to eternal death, before thou wast born to a temporal life? A beginning indeed, I find, but no end of thy miseries. For when Adam and Eve, being created after God's own image, and placed in Paradise, that they and their posterity might live in a blessed state of life immortal, having dominion over all earthly creatures, and only restrained from the fruit of one tree, as a sign …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety Jesus' Last Public Discourse. Denunciation of Scribes and Pharisees.
(in the Court of the Temple. Tuesday, April 4, a.d. 30.) ^A Matt. XXIII. 1-39; ^B Mark XII. 38-40; ^C Luke XX. 45-47. ^a 1 Then spake Jesus ^b 38 And in his teaching ^c in the hearing of all the people he said unto ^a the multitudes, and to his disciples [he spoke in the most public manner], 2 saying, ^c 46 Beware of the scribes, ^a The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat: 3 all things whatsoever they bid you, these do and observe: but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Differences in Judgment About Water Baptism, no Bar to Communion: Or, to Communicate with Saints, as Saints, Proved Lawful.
IN ANSWER TO A BOOK WRITTEN BY THE BAPTISTS, AND PUBLISHED BY MR. T. PAUL AND MR. W. KIFFIN, ENTITLED, 'SOME SERIOUS REFLECTIONS ON THAT PART OF MR BUNYAN'S CONFESSION OF FAITH, TOUCHING CHURCH COMMUNION WITH UNBAPTIZED BELIEVERS.' WHEREIN THEIR OBJECTIONS AND ARGUMENTS ARE ANSWERED, AND THE DOCTRINE OF COMMUNION STILL ASSERTED AND VINDICATED. HERE IS ALSO MR. HENRY JESSE'S JUDGMENT IN THE CASE, FULLY DECLARING THE DOCTRINE I HAVE ASSERTED. BY JOHN BUNYAN. 'Should not the multitude of words be answered? …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 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. …
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