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Choose Life: Blessing, Curse, and the Call to Return | Deuteronomy 27–30
Welcome to Day 56 of Word for Word: The Bible.
In this episode, we read Deuteronomy chapters 27–30 in full. Israel stands at a covenant crossroads as Moses sets before the people blessing and curse, life and death. These chapters contain some of the most sobering warnings—and most hopeful promises—in the Old Testament.
Today’s reading includes:
The altar on Mount Ebal and the public writing of the Law
The pronouncement of covenant curses and the people’s “Amen”
Blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience
The warning of exile and national judgment
Renewal of the covenant in Moab
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