1. The God of Moses; the God of Joshua (1-9)

Moses had led his people for forty years, and now they were near the promised land: the land promised by God on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God's Spirit sustained Moses to serve his people with undiminished eyes and unwavering strength, but, now, his time was done. God allowed him to see the land from the mountain, and then Moses died and was buried. God's Spirit now filled Joshua son of Nun. God led his people in every generation: Abraham believed God's promises, Moses established the nation of Israel, and Joshua conquered the Promised Land. God is ruler over all history.

2. Moses was faithful to the LORD (10-12)

Moses was unique among all God's people in the Old Testament, for he knew the LORD face to face. He was completely faithful to do all God sent him to do in Egypt as well as leading his people in the wilderness, performing God's awesome deeds. How blessed Israel was to have such a shepherd! Yet, we are more blessed to have Jesus, who is worthy of greater honor than Moses (Heb 3:3-6).


Application: Father, you have been faithful to your people in every generation, culminating in Jesus, our Good Shepherd. Help me give thanks today.
One Word: Be faithful to God in our generation