Deuteronomy 14

Sermon Description

In this week’s message, Pastor Jeff continues our 34 Truths to Lay Hold of Our Purpose series by walking us through Deuteronomy 14 and reminding us that God’s purpose often requires trusting Him through momentary inconvenience. He explains how God’s commands, including dietary restrictions and tithing, were intentionally designed to test whether Israel would respond with rebellion or trust. Throughout the message, Pastor Jeff challenges us to consider how we respond when obedience feels inconvenient or uncomfortable. We are reminded that trusting God, even in small and temporary sacrifices, teaches us to fear the Lord, put Him first, and recognize Him as our ultimate provider.

Series Overview

Moses had led the Israelites out of Egypt and into the wilderness. For 40 years they had wandered in the desert, never entering the land God had promised them, because of their lack of faith. But it was a new day, and a new generation of Israelites were ready to seize the destiny God had promised. Moses wouldn’t enter the promised land because he had cursed the people in anger. Joshua would lead them in.

Moses was speaking to a new generation who were about to step into their God given destiny. Many of them were unborn when the law had been given to Moses. There would be many battles. There were giants in the land they would need to defeat. But as they stood on the eastern border of the land God had promised them, Moses gave the people one last reminder of what they needed to know to enter the land and seize their destiny.

Deuteronomy means “Second Law.” For the second time Moses tells the people the words God had spoken. If they were to seize their destiny they would need to put these words into action. Moses, the great coach, is giving his final pre-game speech before the Israelites take the field. As we stand on the edge of our spiritual promised land, God is reminding us of the same 34 truths necessary to win our spiritual battles and seize our destiny in Christ.