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Deuteronomy 4 · Grade 5

The Voice from the Fire

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Moses' first speech closes with a strong appeal. God's statutes were not a burden but Israel's wisdom. Nations would marvel at a people whose God was near whenever they called, and whose laws were righteous. So Israel must neither add to God's word nor take away from it, and must teach it to their children and grandchildren.

At Horeb, the people heard the voice of words from the middle of the fire, but saw no form. Because of this, Moses forbade making any image, whether of man or woman, beast, bird, creeping thing, or fish, and forbade worshiping the sun, moon, and stars. The invisible God cannot be captured in anything He has made.

Moses predicted that idolatry would bring scattering among the nations. Yet he also promised that from there, if they sought God with all their heart and soul, they would find Him, for He is a merciful God who will not forget His covenant. Moses then set apart three cities of refuge, a picture of mercy built into the law.

Show What You Know

  1. How did Moses describe God's laws?

  2. Who must the people teach?

  3. Why were images forbidden?

  4. What hope did Moses give even after scattering?

  5. What did Moses set apart at the end?

Crossword

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Across

  1. What nation has a god so ____ to them?
  2. You heard His ____.

Down

  1. God spoke out of the middle of the ____.
  2. Yahweh your God is a ____ God.
  3. Do not ____ the things you saw.

Think About It

  1. Moses says there is no one else besides God. What does it look like to live as if that is true?

  2. God promises to be found by those who seek Him with all their heart. How can you seek Him this week?

Memory Verse

“Know therefore today, and take it to heart, that Yahweh himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath. There is no one else.”

Deuteronomy 4:39 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being near when I pray. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What makes Israel's God different from all other gods?
  • Why does God's nearness call for obedience?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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