In chapter 31 of Deuteronomy, God told Moses he would not enter the Promised Land and predicted Israel's rebellion against Him when they enter the Promised Land and His plan to forsake them. Thereafter, God gave Moses a song and instructed him to teach it to the Israelites as a witness against them when they settled in the Promised Land and break His covenant with them.
Despite that the attitude of the Israelites was not encouraging, Moses recognized the great works God did on their behalf and this necessitated Moses' song of proclamation and praise to God, our Creator for His faithful dealings with His people.
• Discuss why people easily forget God’s faithfulness to them and how to help such people develop grateful hearts
• How would you personally describe God, considering what He has done for you and your family?
Having proclaimed the faithfulness of God to the people of Israel Moses further emphasized God's goodness to them. Moses identified specific areas God demonstrated His love and care for them:
• Protection and care: Throughout their journey to the Promised Land, God watched over Israel.
• God alone led them without the assistance of any foreign god.
• Provision and nourishment: Throughout their journey, the people were fed and nourished divinely.
• Why do some Christians find it difficult to appreciate God’s kindness, especially in times of need?
• Does God still care and provide for His people like in the days of Moses? State some practical examples.
• The song of Moses is a reflective act of God's faithfulness to His people.
• The song is a reminder for believers in Christ to constantly reflect on God's work and His faithfulness among them.
“Because I will publish the name of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness unto our God. He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.” Deuteronomy 32: 3-4.
