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Deuteronomy 20 · Grade 5

The Lord Is with You

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Deuteronomy 20 regulates warfare for Israel as it entered Canaan. Facing horses, chariots, and larger armies, Israel must not fear, for Yahweh your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt, is with you. The priest's address emphasized that victory came from God, not military strength, a theme later seen with Gideon and David.

The exemptions are surprising. Men who had built a new house, planted a vineyard, or become engaged went home so they could enjoy what God had given. The fearful and faint-hearted went home too, lest his brother's heart melt as his heart. God valued ordinary life and did not need a large army.

Distant cities were first offered peace. The cities of the Canaanite nations, however, were placed under God's judgment, so that they not teach you to follow all their abominations. This was God's specific judgment at a unique moment, not a model for later wars. Even in a siege, Israel must not destroy fruit trees, for is the tree of the field man? Creation itself was protected.

Show What You Know

  1. Where did Israel's victory come from?

  2. Why were new homeowners and fearful men sent home?

  3. Why were the Canaanite cities judged?

  4. Was this a model for later wars?

  5. What did the fruit tree law protect?

Crossword

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Across

  1. A man who planted one could go home.
  2. Do not destroy the ____.

Down

  1. Do not be ____.
  2. He speaks to the people before battle.
  3. First offer ____.

Think About It

  1. The priest said God fights for His people. How does Ephesians 6 describe the Christian's battle today?

  2. Why do you think God cared about men enjoying their new homes and vineyards?

Memory Verse

“When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses, chariots, and a people more numerous than you, you shall not be afraid of them; for Yahweh your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt, is with you.”

Deuteronomy 20:1 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being with me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does this chapter show about God's care for creation?
  • When have you needed God's courage?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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