Deu 28:1-14 | 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.

‏ Deuteronomy 28:1-14

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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v. 3-6: God promises to bless the people everywhere—in the city and in the fields (Deuteronomy 28:3 ^c), and in all their daily activities. Their journeys, their families, and their work will all be protected and successful (Deuteronomy 28:4-6 ^d). God’s blessing will follow them wherever they go.

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v. 7: God will give them victory over their enemies. If anyone attacks them, the enemies will be defeated and run away in many directions .

v. 8: God will bless their barns and everything they do. Their work and their storage will have God’s favor .

v. 9: God promises to make them a holy people, set apart for Himself, if they keep His commandments and walk in His ways . God will give them the grace to stay faithful and close to Him (Romans 16:25 ^e).

v. 10: All the nations will see that Israel is called by God’s name and is under His special care. Other people will respect and even fear them because of God’s blessing .

v. 11-12: God will give them plenty of children, animals, and crops. He will send rain at the right time and provide for their needs from His “good treasure” of heaven (Deuteronomy 28:11-12; Psalm 65:9 ^f).

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v. 13: God will make Israel the head and not the tail. They will be leaders, not followers, and have power and respect among other nations .

v. 14: The people must not turn aside from God’s commands or follow other gods. If they stay faithful, all these blessings will remain with them .

Summary: These verses teach that true happiness, success, and honor come from obeying God. God promises to provide for, protect, and bless His people if they choose to follow Him with all their hearts (Matthew 6:33 ^g).