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Deuteronomy 31 · Grade 4

Passing the Torch

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Deuteronomy 31 prepares for the change from Moses to Joshua. At 120, Moses would not enter the land. But the real leader would not change: Yahweh your God himself would go over before you. The promise He will not fail you nor forsake you is repeated in Hebrews 13:5 for every believer.

Moses publicly charged Joshua to be strong and courageous. He then wrote the law and arranged for it to be read every seven years to the whole community, including children and foreigners. Each new generation must hear God's word.

God warned that Israel would break His covenant after Moses' death. He told Moses to write a song as a witness against them, so they could not say they had not been warned. The book of the law was placed beside the ark as a lasting testimony.

Show What You Know

  1. Who was the real leader of Israel?

  2. Where is the promise He will not fail you repeated?

  3. Why was the law read every seven years?

  4. Why was the song written?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

forsakeJoshuasevenstrongGod
  1. Deuteronomy 31 prepares for the change from Moses to .
  2. But the real leader would not change: Yahweh your himself would go over before you.
  3. The promise He will not fail you nor you is repeated in Hebrews 13:5 for every believer.
  4. Moses publicly charged Joshua to be and courageous.
  5. He then wrote the law and arranged for it to be read every years to the whole community, including children and foreigners.

Think About It

  1. When have you needed courage? How does God's promise to be with you help?

  2. Why is it important for children to hear God's word read aloud?

Memory Verse

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them, for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for going before me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can a song help you remember what God says?
  • What does it mean that God will not fail you nor forsake you?

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