Welcome to the “But first, Bible” daily devotional podcast with Dave Miers.
Our readings for today are Deuteronomy 33-34 and Luke 1:24-56.
These chapters in Deuteronomy mark a significant transition in the Old Testament. Reminiscent of the end of Genesis when Jacob blesses the 12 tribes of Israel upon his death… here we have Moses blessing the tribes of Israel just before he dies.
I love the clear God-centredness of Moses’ blessing in chapter 33.
Look at the introduction in Deuteronomy 33:2–5,
[2] He said,
“The LORD came from Sinai
and dawned from Seir upon us;
he shone forth from Mount Paran;
he came from the ten thousands of holy ones,
with flaming fire at his right hand.
[3] Yes, he loved his people,
all his holy ones were in his hand;
so they followed in your steps,
receiving direction from you,
[4] when Moses commanded us a law,
as a possession for the assembly of Jacob.
[5] Thus the LORD became king in Jeshurun,
when the heads of the people were gathered,
all the tribes of Israel together. (ESV)
And then look at his conclusion in Deuteronomy 33:26–29,
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