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Deuteronomy 33 · Grade 5

The Eternal God Is Your Dwelling Place

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Deuteronomy 33 is Moses' last blessing on the tribes, parallel to Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49. It opens with a vision of God's majesty. Yahweh came from Sinai, rose from Seir, and shone from Mount Paran, with myriads of holy ones. Yes, he loves the people. The law Moses gave was an inheritance for the assembly of Jacob, a gift of love rather than a burden.

Moses then speaks a word over each tribe. Reuben would live and not die. Judah would be helped against his adversaries. Levi, faithful at Massah and Meribah, would teach Jacob God's ordinances and offer incense and whole burnt offerings. Benjamin, the beloved of Yahweh, would dwell in safety between His shoulders. Joseph receives abundant blessings of heaven, deep springs, and ancient mountains, with the favor of him who lived in the bush. Zebulun, Issachar, Gad, Dan, Naphtali, and Asher follow.

The blessing climaxes in praise: There is no one like God, Jeshurun, who rides on the heavens for your help. The eternal God is your dwelling place. Underneath are the everlasting arms. Israel's happiness and security rest entirely on God: Who is like you, a people saved by Yahweh, the shield of your help? Believers today share this security in Christ, from whose hand no one can snatch them (John 10:28).

Show What You Know

  1. How is the law described?

  2. Where did Levi prove faithful?

  3. Whose favor did Joseph receive?

  4. What is Israel's dwelling place?

  5. How do believers share this security?

Crossword

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Across

  1. Underneath are the everlasting ____.
  2. The eternal God is your ____ place.
  3. You are ____, Israel!

Down

  1. Benjamin will dwell in ____.
  2. God came from ____.

Think About It

  1. What would it change for you to think of God Himself as your home?

  2. Why is it significant that the law is called an inheritance and a sign of God's love?

Memory Verse

“The eternal God is your dwelling place. Underneath are the everlasting arms. He thrust out the enemy from before you, and said, ‘Destroy!’”

Deuteronomy 33:27 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for holding me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How do Moses' blessings show God's care for each tribe?
  • How can you bless someone with your words?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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