Deu 32:7-14 | MHM | STEP | Deuteronomy 32:7-14: God’s Kindness Remembered In these verses, Moses urges the Israelites to remember all the ways God has cared for them throughout history. He tells them to look back at the past, learn from their ancestors, and see how God chose them, protected them, and gave them a good land. Moses points to God’s special love for Israel and the blessings He gave them, both in the wilderness and in the land of Canaan. All these things are reasons they should be grateful and faithful to God (Deuteronomy 32:7-14 ). v. 7 : Moses tells the people to remember the days of old and think about what God has done for their ancestors. They should ask their fathers and elders about God’s wonderful works in the past, so they can understand His faithfulness (Deuteronomy 32:7; Psalm 78:3-7 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 32:7-14

Deuteronomy 32:7-14: God’s Kindness Remembered

In these verses, Moses urges the Israelites to remember all the ways God has cared for them throughout history. He tells them to look back at the past, learn from their ancestors, and see how God chose them, protected them, and gave them a good land. Moses points to God’s special love for Israel and the blessings He gave them, both in the wilderness and in the land of Canaan. All these things are reasons they should be grateful and faithful to God (Deuteronomy 32:7-14 ^a).

v. 7: Moses tells the people to remember the days of old and think about what God has done for their ancestors. They should ask their fathers and elders about God’s wonderful works in the past, so they can understand His faithfulness (Deuteronomy 32:7; Psalm 78:3-7 ^b).

v. 8: Moses explains that, long ago, when God divided the nations, He already had Israel in mind. God made sure the land of Canaan would be ready for Israel, planning everything ahead of time for their good (Deuteronomy 32:8; Genesis 9:25 ^c; Acts 17:26 ^d).

v. 9: God’s people are His special portion. Even though God owns everything, He has a unique love and care for Israel, just as someone treasures their most precious possession .

v. 10: God found Israel in a desert land and cared for them like a precious treasure. He protected them and guided them with great love, just like someone guarding the apple of their eye (Deuteronomy 32:10; Acts 7:38 ^e).

v. 11-12: Moses compares God’s care to an eagle caring for its young. God taught, protected, and carried Israel through the wilderness. He alone led them, without help from any false gods (Deuteronomy 32:11-12; Exodus 19:4 ^f; Psalm 81:9 ^g).

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v. 13-14: God blessed Israel with victory over their enemies and gave them a land full of wonderful things—honey, oil, wheat, milk, meat, and wine. God provided everything they needed and more, showing His generous love as a Father and provider (Deuteronomy 32:13-14 ^h).

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