Deu 28:1-2 | MHM | STEP | Deuteronomy 28:1-14: Promises In these verses, God gives His people a list of blessings that will come if they obey His commands. The blessings are mentioned before the curses to show that God prefers to show mercy and kindness. God would rather see people obey and be happy than sin and face punishment. He wants people to be drawn to Him because of His goodness, not just because they fear His anger. The blessings are promised only if the people listen carefully, keep all of God’s commands, and do not turn away to follow other gods (Deuteronomy 28:1-14 ). v. 1-2 : The blessings depend on listening carefully to God’s voice and working hard to know and do His will (Deuteronomy 28:1-2 ). The people must obey all His commandments and walk in His ways, not just at one time, but always.

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Deuteronomy 28:1-14: Promises

In these verses, God gives His people a list of blessings that will come if they obey His commands. The blessings are mentioned before the curses to show that God prefers to show mercy and kindness. God would rather see people obey and be happy than sin and face punishment. He wants people to be drawn to Him because of His goodness, not just because they fear His anger. The blessings are promised only if the people listen carefully, keep all of God’s commands, and do not turn away to follow other gods (Deuteronomy 28:1-14 ^a).

v. 1-2: The blessings depend on listening carefully to God’s voice and working hard to know and do His will (Deuteronomy 28:1-2 ^b). The people must obey all His commandments and walk in His ways, not just at one time, but always.

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