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Weekly Guide：Week 33
August 23, 2020
Week 33 Day 1: Their Own Choice ⇧ ⇩
Question
What testimonies did Moses give to the Israelites, pleading to them to obey God’s commands?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
- Moses reiterated again the great miracles and wonders of God from the past to appeal to the people to abide by the covenant with God. The commands were not too difficult for them or beyond their reach: “The word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.” However, if their hearts turn away from God and not obedient: “All the curses written in this book will fall on them.” But when they and their children return to God and obey God with all their hearts and souls, then God will restore their fortunes and have compassion on them.
Meditation: My Story
- Walking with God - What God wants from me is not hard to do. It is my choice to let go many things right in front of my eyes because the reward is that glorious crown waiting for me in heaven. Let me reaffirm my goal before God, to walk on that narrow but the righteous path to the eternal life.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 33 Day 2: Moses' Final Words ⇧ ⇩
Question
What were Moses’ final words to Joshua, the priest, the Levites, and the elders? What did God say to Moses and Joshua?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Moses could not enter the promised land because God did not allow him and he was old. However, God brought up Joshua to lead the Israelites to cross the Jordan river, to go into the land of Canaan, to destroy the nations on that land. Moses encouraged Joshua in front of all Israel that God will be with him.
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Moses commanded the Levitical priests and elders to read to all Israel the law every seventh year, the year of cancelling debts, so they can learn to fear God.
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God said to Moses and Joshua that the people will forsake Him and break the covenant. He told Moses to write down a song “so that it may be a witness for me against them.”
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Moses finished writing the words of the Book of the Law and placed it beside the ark of covenant as a witness against Israel.
Meditation: My Story
- Integrity - Moses passed on to Joshua the duty of leading the people to war and to go into the land of Canaan. The burden laid upon Joshua seemed to be unbearably heavy from man’s point of view. However, like the faith he had when first scouted in the land of Canaan, Joshua had complete faith that God will fight for Israel. What prevents me from accepting God’s calling? Pray to God to strengthen my faith in Him.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 33 Day 3: Moses' Parting Song ⇧ ⇩
Question
What did Moses write in the song? What were the blessings to the twelve tribes?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Chapter 32: Moses wrote the song by God’s command to recall God’s blessings, people’s rebellion, the punishments that followed, and God’s promises and redemption. The song proclaimed that God is the rock and He is the only God. Moses asked the people to take all the words to heart so they can command their children to obey. The words are not idle; The words are their life. God once again told Moses that he will not enter the land of Canaan for he did not uphold God’s holiness at the waters of Meribah.
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Chapter 33: Moses’ blessing to the twelve tribes. It began with God’s glory and ended with praises to the graces the people have received. It is such a blessing being chosen by God and His mercy can be seen easily through Moses’ blessing even though Israel would eventually fail.
Meditation: My Story
- Integrity - The rebellious people of Israel worshiped those useless false gods. We, too, often spend much energy pursuing those temporary pleasures and corruptible materials. Like the children who see only the sand on a beautiful beach, we forget the eternal treasure in heaven. Pray to God to help me see beyond my nose, help me see what He has planned for me in heaven.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 33 Day 4: Death of Moses ⇧ ⇩
Question
How does God view the life of His servant?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Moses went up to Mount Nebo by himself. God let him see the entire promised land of Canaan on top of Pisgah. God buried Moses. Moses died at age of one hundred and twenty, yet his eyes were not weak nor his strength gone.
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With Moses’ passing, Joshua became the leader of the new generation. The Israelites listened to him.
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Moses is someone God knew face by face. He was the greatest prophet of Israel. Lord sent him to do all kinds of signs and wonders in Egypt and to show the mighty power and awesome deeds in the sight of all Israel.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Moses did not lead the Israelites to go into the land of Canaan but still earned the highest approval from God. How do I view the success of my job, service, and parenting? Is my identity and value determined by the outcome of my work or by God? Is my satisfaction fulfilled by the world’s view of success or by knowing God?
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Integrity - God said to Moses: “you will not cross.” Moses did not argue or rebel. When God not giving me what I want, do I view lightly His authority like Adam and Eve did by eating the forbidden fruit or do I obey like Moses did? Let me pray in front of God ask Him to give me an obedient heart.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 33 Day 5: Strength and Courage ⇧ ⇩
Book of Joshua, the account of Israelites entering the land of Canaan to take possession the Promised Land.
Question
How did God lead the Israelites after Moses’ passing?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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God called upon Joshua to succeed Moses and commanded him to lead Israelites to go into the land promised to their ancestors.
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God continued to be the main character in the Book of Joshua.
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See how important God viewed faith and covenant from the calling of Joshua.
Meditation: My Story
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Integrity - God told Joshua repeatedly “be strong and courageous” because He will be with them. Am I staying put because I rely on myself or am I strong and courageous because I have faith in God?
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Fidelity - Compare the scene where God called upon Joshua to lead the Israelites to the scene where Jesus commissioned disciples in Matthew 28. Think about my life and faith. Am I staying on the east side of Jordan River where life is easy and safe or am I stepping out of my comfort zone to take up the great commission?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 33 Day 6: Rahab the Prostitute ⇧ ⇩
Question
What was the first thing the Israelites prepared for before going into Canaan?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Joshua sent spies to Jericho. God saved the spies through the lowly prostitute named Rahab.
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The spies brought back the news that Jericho was filled with fear. Compare this to scouts’ report in Numbers 13-14 and how it affected the Israelites.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Rahab was a Gentile yet God used her to save His people. I was once among the Gentiles but God chose me. Compare my life before and after knowing God. How has it transformed through my new identity? Pray and ask God to continue transform me.
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Integrity - I was a Gentile, I am imperfect, and I am still rebellious and full of sins. Reflect on my past identity and give thanks to the Lord. Atone to God and ask Him to remove my ugly mask. Ask the Lord to give me a spiritual buddy, to pray with me, to lift each other up, to grow and sanctify together.
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Fidelity - It can be seen from Rahab’s story that God is not biased against the Gentiles who believe and have faith in Him. Are there Gentiles around me? Can I treat them with grace and love them like God treated Rahab?