October 5, 2009

Text: Deuteronomy 32

A GREAT CHALLENGE

1. To proclaim the name of the Lord significantly

2. To teach

GREAT MOTIVATION

1. Knowledge of God

a) Knowledge of the name of God    Deuteronomy 32:3a (Cf. Exodus 3:13)

b) Knowledge of God's attributes and titles

    i) Greatness    Deuteronomy 32:32b

    ii) Rock    Deuteronomy 32:4a

    iii) His work is perfect    Deuteronomy 32:4b

    iv) His ways are justice    Deuteronomy 32:4c

    v) A God of truth    Deuteronomy 32:4d

    vi) Without injustice    Deuteronomy 32:4e

    vii) Righteous and upright    Deuteronomy 32:4f

2. Appreciating the Covenantal relationship with God

a) God as Father who bought you (redemption)    Deuteronomy 32:6c

b) Maker    Deuteronomy 32:6d

c) Established    Deuteronomy 32:6e

d) God's inheritance    Deuteronomy 32:9

3. Appreciating God's ministry to His people

a) Found    Deuteronomy 32:10a

b) Encircled    Deuteronomy 32:10c

c) Instructed    Deuteronomy 32:10d

d) Kept Deuteronomy    32:10e

e) Carried    Deuteronomy 32:11d

f) Led    Deuteronomy 32:12

g) Provided    Deuteronomy 32:13-14

PRACTICE

1. Remember    Deuteronomy 32:7a

2. Consider    Deuteronomy 32:7b