Deuteronomy: 34 Truths to Lay Hold of Our Purpose
Deuteronomy 31
Jeff Wheeler | May 30, 2026
Sermon Description
In this week's message, Pastor Jeff continues our series through Deuteronomy 31 and the truth that God's purpose is often learned through others. Looking at the life of Moses, we'll see how God uses spiritual leaders, mentors, and faithful examples to shape our faith and prepare us for His calling. Throughout the message, you'll discover how Moses responded to disappointment with humility, finished his life with purpose, and continually pointed God's people toward the strength found in His presence. Through this message, we hope you'll be encouraged to learn from the people God has placed in your life, trust Him through life's disappointments, and depend on His presence as you pursue His purpose for you.
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.