Day 18: Deuteronomy Overview
- Jan 1
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Good morning, today is day 1️⃣9️⃣ of the 60-Day Daily Bible Reading Plan.
Here's today's reading:
Day 19: Deut 5–8 | Prov 9:1–12 | Luke 19
Verse 4 is called “the Shema,” from the Hebrew word for “hear.” The devout Jew recites it several times a day to affirm his faith in Jehovah. The worship of foreign gods was always a threat to Israel, and this statement of faith reminded the Jews that Jehovah is the true and living God who alone deserves worship and obedience. (See 1 John 5:21.)
We must love the Lord with all our hearts by keeping all His Word all the days of our lives (v. 2). He cannot accept halfhearted worship or obedience (Eph. 6:6; 1 John 5:3).
How do we show our love to Him? By hearing and obeying His Word and by sharing it with others. If we love God, His truth will be a part of our normal daily conversation. We also show our love to Him by appreciating His blessings. Times of prosperity become times of temptation if we receive the gifts but fail to thank the Giver (vv. 10–15). (See Phil. 4:11–13; James 1:17.)
Wiersbe, Warren W. With the Word Bible Commentary. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991. Print.
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