God had given Moses two stone tablets with the Ten Commandments on them (22). The Israelites had experienced amazing things on the mountain that day. They saw God's glory and majesty and heard his voice from the fire (24). While this mountain top experience gave hope for a future with God, it also highlighted their need for a mediator. Moses would teach and help them to obey all God commanded them. This foreshadows our need for Jesus (1Ti 2:5).

Verse 29 reveals God's heart's desire then and now: God longs for our hearts to be turned toward him, that God may bless us in our generation, and our children and grandchildren in their generation. God's vision is long reaching, stretching to an eternity in his kingdom.

By walking in obedience to all God's commands, his people would live long and prosper (33). Our hearts are easily led astray so we are unable to walk in obedience. That is why we need Jesus. When we receive his gospel, we receive a new life and a new heart. As we walk in obedience by following Jesus, we grow in his image. We enjoy the blessings of his kingdom now, and a hope of eternity sustains us in our hardships.


Application: Father, thank you for giving me a new heart through Jesus. Help me to walk in obedience to Jesus every day, in hope of your blessing.
One Word: Walk in obedience by following Jesus