Deuteronomy: 34 Truths to Lay Hold of Our Purpose
Deuteronomy 27
Sermon Description
In this week’s message, Pastor Jeff walks us through Deuteronomy 27, where he highlights the truth that stepping into God’s purpose requires stepping out of the wilderness. Through both biblical teaching and everyday examples, we see that there comes a moment when preparation ends and obedience begins. Just as Israel had to leave the wilderness to enter the promised land, we are called to step out of what is familiar in order to walk into what God has prepared. Throughout the message, you’ll be challenged to consider what you may need to leave behind in order to fully follow God. Pastor Jeff also unpacks the importance of agreeing with God’s truth and embracing each day as a fresh opportunity to respond to Him with a renewed “yes.” Through this message, we hope you are encouraged to trust God’s leading, take faithful steps forward, and live fully in the purpose He has for you today.
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.