Category Bible Study

Promise The promises of God guide the worldview of God’s Law. “Hear therefore, O Israel, and be careful to do them, that it may go well with you, and that you may multiply greatly, as the LORD your God, the…

Unto Holiness The Law guides us to its end—holiness in Jesus Christ. “You shall be holy, for the LORD your God am holy.” Leviticus 19:2 God’s purpose for Israel was to be holy, to reflect His own being and character…

Keep the Law If we do not guard the Law, we will neglect it. “And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to…

Serve the Lord Our “doing” and “walking” is unto “serving.” “And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve…

Walk in God’s Law The Law informs and shapes our everyday life. “And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways….” Deuteronomy 10:12 It’s…

Emphasis on Doing God’s Law shapes what we are and what we do. “Everything that I command you, you shall be careful to do.” Deuteronomy 12:32 The verb “do” conveys an important aspect of the practical focus of God’s Law.…

So That You May Live The Law—and the worldview it introduces—does not oppress. “I am the LORD your God. You shall therefore keep my statutes and my rules; if a person does them, he shall live by them: I am…

Forfeiture of Blessing We may never know some of the rich blessings God has for us. The LORD said, “I have pardoned, according to your word. But truly, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with…

Deprivation When we ignore or disobey God’s Law, He can withdraw His blessings. “The LORD will send on you curses, confusion, and frustration in all that you undertake to do, until you are destroyed and perish quickly on account of…

Oppression If we won’t help one another, God may employ outsiders. “The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You shall go out one way against them and flee seven ways before them.” Deuteronomy 28:25 When God’s…