Moses continues. It may seem to us quite repetitious and 'cheong hei', but it is actually Moses' way of conducting the equivalent of a National Education programme. Remember that the generation that left Egypt will not enter the Promised Land, and those who enter are essentially second generationers who did not experience the exodus miracles. Moses' review of the past and the covenants is a way to link the present and future with the past, and will help to define the nation of Israel in the light of God's covenant.
Question for anyone who is still following this reading....:)
Is there anything in the new testament that provides a similar 'National Education' curriculum for the generations that did not experience Jesus in real life?
One other interesting thing. In the close of Chapter 12, YHWH makes a very clear ruling:
But when you have driven them out and settled in their land, 30 and after they have been destroyed before you, be careful not to be ensnared by inquiring about their gods, saying, "How do these nations serve their gods? We will do the same." 31 You must not worship the LORD your God in their way, because in worshiping their gods, they do all kinds of detestable things the LORD hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods. 32 See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it.
In this we see that we are distinctly told not to try and Christianize pagan religious practices....
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Is it the 4 gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke & John??? These 4 gospels display his life on earth, His teaching, His attitudes, His actions, His sufferings. :)))
Wrong!...:)
At least not what I had in mind.
I suppose the whole NT can be considered part of the syllabus, but there is a specific writing of Paul that is most complete in being a 'teaching/reminding book'.
Which part of Paul's writing?
Probably Paul's letter to the Ephesians. It's a pretty much a summary of our faith and has all the necessary component parts with respect to where you come from, who you are, where you going, why you must stay united against a common enemy, how do you fight against the enemy etc...
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