Deuteronomy 6:10-12 For the Working Preacher

Deuteronomy 6: 10-12 begins by introducing the circumstances of Israel’s future. The verse opens with the conjunction “when.” When the Israelites live in Canaan, they might forget about God, as they enjoy prosperity. As a result, they might forget to obey God’s commandments.

Love of the Lord

Getting the most out of this passage requires that the working preacher be mindful of the specificity and context of Paul’s description of love. In this passage, love is not a romantic love but a communal love that enables unity and difference to co-exist. Preaching this passage in its context will help the congregation envision love with extraordinary power.

The word “love” has many meanings, but the lectionary passage begins with the word “agape.” Unlike philia, which is a word derived from the root philia, “agape” has different meanings. It means “more than friendship” in the biblical text.

One of the most basic commandments of God is to love our neighbor as ourselves. In Leviticus, this commandment ties together two different commandments. This commandment applies not only to our neighbors, but to strangers as well. The working preacher should be loving his or her neighbor and strangers with the same level of love as God does.

God’s love is agape, which is the highest form of love. Agape is deep, selfless love, which is sometimes misdirected. That’s because we might love something that turns us away from God. That’s why agape is so important for working preachers.

One of the most important passages from the Pauline letters applies to the working preacher. This passage is widely quoted, and it poses both a challenge and an opportunity for the preacher. While the passage has become a standard for theological reflection, the working preacher must be willing to accept it as his or her own truth.

Obedience

Obedience is a virtue that will help you live in peace with God. God’s commandments are meant to guide you. Obedience is the doorway to possession of the promised land. God’s Word will be written on your heart.

The foundation of obedience is listening. Listen carefully to the Lord and His Word. If you do not hear Him, you cannot obey Him. Obedience is the foundation of the Christian life. When we listen, we do not harden our hearts.

Deuteronomy 6:10-12 is about loving the Lord and obeying His commandments. We have seen this in the Psalmist, who writes, “There is no fear of God before Him.” This passage shows how fear of the Lord can influence obedience.

The people of Israel were going to inherit the land of Canaanites, which they were to take. They were going to take over their fields and vineyards, but they were not to forget that God had given them these resources as a covenant. Obeying the Lord would result in great blessings. Furthermore, it would give them a right relationship with God.

It is also important to teach the Word of God to our children. The word “teach diligently” comes from the Piel stem, meaning “to drill or impress upon.” Children are rebellious, and we must teach them the Word of God so they can become willing instruments for God.

The word “obedience” in Deuteronomy 6:10 is an important theme for the Christian church. This theme can be understood from the words “arak,” “shanan” and “shanan.” The Hebrew word “shanan” means “to sharpen.” It is a metaphor for divine judgment, as it can refer to the elders of the people, the mighty hand of God, and even the lengthening of a cord.

People are to worship God and not any other gods. Otherwise, they will be judged by God, who is a jealous god and will wipe them off the face of the earth.

Fear of the Lord

The Psalms encourage intimacy with God, His people, uprightness, and the fear of the Lord. In this Psalm, the psalmist gives thanks for the Lord with his whole heart. He puts himself on the line in this verse.

Fear of the Lord is a central component of discipleship, and Jesus makes this clear in his teaching. When he commissions his disciples to follow him, he recognizes that fear will prevent them from being effective disciples. They will have to leave the security of their home and proclaim the coming of God’s reign. In addition, faithful proclamation of the gospel puts them on a collision course with the powers of this world. As such, it is crucial to resist fear.

Throughout the Bible, Jesus uses the phrase “do not be afraid.” This phrase is used in the Bible to encourage and warn people. It is characteristic of good news, while “woe unto you” is the hallmark of bad news. In Matthew 28, the angel of the Lord addresses the women.

Psalm 34 is a challenging Psalm. It has several challenging elements – its literary form, its original worship setting, and the historical superscription that relates it to King David. If you are preaching on Psalm 34, you will probably want to expound verses one through eight from the previous Sunday. These verses are tied together by the concept of fear of the Lord. This concept forms the foundation of wisdom and worship.

Complacency

Throughout Deuteronomy, we see that obedience to God’s commandments has its rewards. The benefits of obedience are not only for our own good, but also for our own survival. This passage makes it clear that we cannot become complacent in our pursuit of God’s will and purpose.

We must obey God’s commandments, and we must always love Him. This is the primary charge that God gave Moses, and the primary duty of every believer is to follow God’s commandments. The blessings of obedience include peace and prosperity, but the danger of prosperity is comfort, ease, and satisfaction. In Deuteronomy 6: 10-12, we find more specific covenant stipulations.