L.P.

This past Sunday's sermon was based on Deuteronomy 6. Today, let's consider the first two verses of the chapter.

Now this is the commandment, and these are the statutes and judgements which the LORD your God has commanded to teach you, that you may observe them in the land which you are crossing over to possess, that you may fear the LORD your God, to keep all His statutes and His commandments which I command you, you and your son and your grandson, all the days of your life, and that your days may be prolonged.


Lands Possessed. God promised the children of Israel a geographical inheritance. "A land flowing with milk and honey" has long been regarded as a metaphor symbolizing God's favor, displayed through His provision of fertile land as an inheritance.

Lives Prolonged. The experience of long life is shown here as a consequence of obedience to the commandments of God. While we are familiar with the commandment "Honor your father and your mother" and its association with longevity (See Deuteronomy 5:16), the opening verses of chapter six imply that this blessing also extends to those who keep all the commands and laws set into place by God.

Speak, Lord, Your servants are listening.