1. Standing in the presence of the Lord (1-15)

Just before entering the promised land, Israel stood before God to enter into a new phase of their covenant relationship with him. They must live by God's written word (28:58). Moses reminded them of God's mighty works in Egypt, of his provision for them in the desert for 40 years, and of the victory he had given them over the Transjordan Amorites. This covenant confirmed them as God's people; it was binding on future generations. They did not have to understand everything, but they had to trust and obey God.

2. Don't make mental reservations (16-29)

Our covenant relationship with God must be made wholeheartedly, with no mental reservations. If one leaves room in his heart for idolatry, all the curses of the book will fall on him. We cannot understand everything about God and his ways, but his revealed word is enough. The secret things belong to God, but what is revealed belongs to us to follow and obey.

Application: Lord, purify my heart and help me to follow and obey your revealed word.
One Word: Obey the revealed word