Deuteronomy 11-12

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by: Debbie Galyen

07/16/2025

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“But you shall seek the place that the Lord your God will choose out of all your tribes to put his name and make his habitation there” (12:5). After centuries in Egypt, the Israelites were accustomed to pagan worship and idolatry (v30-31). Therefore, in the Promised Land, they were commanded to tear down and completely destroy pagan altars (v2-3). Rather than every family creating their own worship practice (v8), they were strictly commanded to go to the designated holy place (eventually, the temple) to worship (v11-14).  

“You shall not worship the Lord your God in that way” (v31). Although we know Christ personally, completely individualized faith makes us vulnerable to temptation. When we worship as the Body, Spirit and Word direct us to Jesus.

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“But you shall seek the place that the Lord your God will choose out of all your tribes to put his name and make his habitation there” (12:5). After centuries in Egypt, the Israelites were accustomed to pagan worship and idolatry (v30-31). Therefore, in the Promised Land, they were commanded to tear down and completely destroy pagan altars (v2-3). Rather than every family creating their own worship practice (v8), they were strictly commanded to go to the designated holy place (eventually, the temple) to worship (v11-14).  

“You shall not worship the Lord your God in that way” (v31). Although we know Christ personally, completely individualized faith makes us vulnerable to temptation. When we worship as the Body, Spirit and Word direct us to Jesus.

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