Lesson 70: Deuteronomy 6:5

MosesMoses was the great prophet, lawgiver, and leader chosen by God to deliver the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Through Moses, God gave the Law, established the Old Covenant, and instructed the construction of the Tabernacle. More than any other figure in the Old Testament, Moses serves as a picture of God's deliverance, mediation, and faithfulness to His... More delivered this charge as IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More prepared to enter CanaanCanaan is the son of Ham and grandson of Noah, remembered as the ancestor of the peoples who later inhabited the land bearing his name. His story marks the beginning of a lineage that becomes central to Israel’s early history and the unfolding of God’s promises. More after forty years in the wilderness. Deuteronomy retells the law for a new generation facing idolatrous nations and the temptation to forget Egypt's deliverance.

Chapter 6 opens the Shema—Israel's central confession of faithFaith is the act of trusting God’s character, promises, and redemptive work even before the outcome is seen. In Scripture, faith is not blind belief but a confident reliance on God’s truth, rooted in His past actions and revealed purpose. It is the foundation of the believer’s relationship with God and the driving force behind obedience, endurance, and hope.... More. Total love for God is to shape teaching at home, daily conversation, and every setting of life in the land.