Welcome to Day 50 of Word for Word: The Bible.

In this episode, we continue our journey through Deuteronomy with a complete, word-for-word reading of chapters 7–9. As Israel stands on the edge of the Promised Land, Moses delivers a crucial message: do not forget the Lord.

These chapters emphasize God’s covenant faithfulness, the call to holiness, and the serious danger of pride. Israel is warned not to imitate the surrounding nations, not to compromise with idolatry, and not to mistake God’s mercy for their own righteousness. The victories ahead will not come because of Israel’s strength or goodness, but because of God’s promises and steadfast love.

Today’s reading includes:

• The command to drive out the nations and destroy idolatry
• God’s reminder that Israel was chosen because of His love, not their size or strength
• The warning against spiritual forgetfulness in times of prosperity
• The lesson of manna in the wilderness and dependence on God’s word
• A warning against pride: “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth”
• The reminder that the land is not given because of Israel’s righteousness
• The recounting of the golden calf rebellion and Moses’ intercession

Deuteronomy 7–9 reveals both the holiness and mercy of God. Israel is called to obedience and humility, yet the chapters also show God’s patience and covenant faithfulness despite rebellion. Moses repeatedly urges the people to remember—remember Egypt, remember the wilderness, remember the discipline, and remember the mercy.

These chapters challenge us to examine our own hearts. When blessings increase, do we grow grateful or self-reliant? When success comes, do we remember who brought us there?

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• A complete, uninterrupted Scripture reading
• A short closing reflection and prayer

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Tomorrow, we continue in Deuteronomy as Moses presses Israel further toward covenant faithfulness before they cross the Jordan.

Welcome to Day 49 of Word for Word: The Bible.

In this episode, we continue our journey through Deuteronomy with a complete, word-for-word reading of Deuteronomy chapters 4–6.

Israel stands on the plains of Moab, just before entering the Promised Land. A new generation prepares to inherit what God promised, and Moses calls them to remember, obey, and love the Lord wholeheartedly.

Today’s reading includes:

• A call to careful obedience and a warning not to add to or subtract from God’s Word
• A reminder of Mount Horeb and the giving of the covenant
• Strong warnings against idolatry and forgetting the Lord
• A declaration that the Lord alone is God—there is no other
• The setting apart of cities of refuge
• The repetition of the Ten Commandments
• “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one”
• The command to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and strength
• The responsibility to teach God’s Word faithfully to the next generation

These chapters form the heart of covenant life. Moses emphasizes that faithfulness is not merely external rule-keeping but wholehearted devotion. God’s commands are to be written on the heart, spoken in the home, and lived out daily. Israel is warned against complacency, compromise, and forgetfulness once they enter a land of blessing and abundance.

Deuteronomy 4–6 reminds us that loving God fully shapes every area of life—our worship, our obedience, our homes, and our future. Blessing flows from remembering who God is, trusting His faithfulness, and walking in joyful obedience to His Word.

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• A brief introduction to provide context
• A complete, unabridged reading of the day’s Scripture
• A closing reflection and prayer

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Welcome to Day 48 of Word for Word: The Bible.

In this episode, we begin Deuteronomy by reading chapters 1–3 word for word. Moses looks back over Israel’s history to prepare the people for what comes next: entering the land God promised.

Today’s reading includes:

• A retelling of Israel’s journey from Horeb toward the Promised Land
• The mission of the spies and Israel’s rebellion at Kadesh Barnea
• God’s judgment on unbelief—and His preservation of the next generation
• Israel’s movements through Edom, Moab, and Ammon by God’s command
• Military victories over Sihon king of Heshbon and Og king of Bashan
• Moses strengthening Joshua for leadership across the Jordan

Why this matters:

Deuteronomy 1–3 reminds us that spiritual maturity requires memory and humility. Moses does not hide Israel’s failures, but he also highlights God’s mercy and guidance through every stage of the journey. These chapters call God’s people to reject fear, remember His faithfulness, and obey with courage.

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• A brief opening prayer for understanding
• A complete Scripture reading
• A short closing reflection and prayer

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