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Israel was about to cross the _________ river (Deut. 9:1)
Moses said the Israelites were going to dispossess nations greater and _______ than they were (Deut. 9:1)
The people of the land they were going to take were tall and strong especially the ________ (Deut. 9:2)
God was going ahead of them as they entered the land as a _______ (Deut. 9:3)
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After God had driven out the inhabitants of the land, the Israelites were not to say 'The LORD brought me here because _______ (Deut. 9:4)
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What was the reason the LORD was driving out the nations before Israel (Deut. 9:5)?
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God was driving out the nations before Israel to accomplish (Deut. 9:5)
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Moses accused Israel of being a ________ people from the day they left Egypt until they arrived on the plains of Moab (Deut. 9:7)
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How long was Moses on mount Horeb when he received the ten commandments (Deut. 9:9)?
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The two stone tablets were inscribed (Deut. 9:10)
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From where did God proclaim the commands after recording them on the tablets (Deut. 9:10)
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When the Israelites built the calf god at Horeb, God said he wanted to do all of the following EXCEPT (Deut. 9:13)
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What did Moses do after seeing the calf god the people had made at Horeb (Deut. 9:17)?
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Israel's evil at Horeb had provoked God __________ (Deut. 9:18)
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Why did the LORD not destroy the Israelites at Horeb (Deut. 9:19)?
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Moses did all of the following to the calf god EXCEPT (Deut. 9:21)
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At Horeb who did Moses pray for by name (Deut. 9:20)?
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What did the LORD tell Israel to do at Kadesh Barnea (Deut. 9:23)?
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Moses prayed after the Kadesh Barnea incident that God overlook all of the following EXCEPT (Deut. 9:27)?
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Moses argued that if God destroyed them in the desert the Egyptians would say (Deut. 9:28)
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Study Notes
Crossing the Jordan River
- Israel was preparing to cross the Jordan River, a significant geographical milestone (Deut. 9:1).
- The nations occupying the land are described as stronger than the Israelites, indicating their formidable presence.
The Inhabitants and Divine Guidance
- The inhabitants were noted for their height and strength, particularly the Anakites (Deut. 9:2).
- God was depicted as going ahead of Israel in a pillar of fire, symbolizing divine guidance and protection (Deut. 9:3).
God's Justification for Dispossession
- The Israelites were reminded not to claim their success as a result of their own righteousness, but rather due to God's covenant with their ancestors (Deut. 9:4-5).
- The wickedness of the nations living in Canaan was the primary reason for their dispossession; God's intention was to fulfill promises made to the forefathers (Deut. 9:5).
Israel's Historical Rebellion
- Moses characterized the Israelites as a rebellious people from their exodus out of Egypt to their arrival on the plains of Moab (Deut. 9:7).
- Moses spent forty days and nights on Mount Horeb receiving the Ten Commandments, demonstrating the gravity of the covenant made with Israel (Deut. 9:9).
The Tablets of the Law
- The Ten Commandments were inscribed on stone tablets by the finger of God, signifying divine authorship (Deut. 9:10).
- After the commandments were recorded, they were proclaimed out of the fire, emphasizing the miraculous nature of the event (Deut. 9:10).
The Incident with the Golden Calf
- Upon witnessing the idolatry of the Israelites with the golden calf, God expressed a desire to destroy them due to their sinfulness (Deut. 9:13).
- In an act of righteous indignation, Moses shattered the tablets upon seeing the people’s idolatry (Deut. 9:17).
Divine Anger and Mercy
- God's anger was provoked by the Israelites' actions at Horeb, yet he refrained from destroying them, showing mercy after Moses interceded (Deut. 9:18-19).
- Moses prayed earnestly for Aaron during this time, indicating supportive leadership within the community (Deut. 9:20).
The Call to Conquer
- At Kadesh Barnea, God commanded the Israelites to take possession of the land, emphasizing the importance of faith and action (Deut. 9:23).
- The prayer of Moses after their rebellion at Kadesh Barnea illustrates his role as mediator before God, highlighting themes of repentance and intercession (Deut. 9:27).
Implications of Judgment
- Moses articulated concerns that if God destroyed the Israelites in the desert, the surrounding nations would misinterpret God's actions as hatred rather than fulfillment of covenant promises (Deut. 9:28).
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Explore the themes of divine guidance and Israel's history of rebellion as described in Deuteronomy 9. This chapter highlights God's role in leading the Israelites and the reasons for dispossessing the nations in Canaan. Test your understanding of these significant biblical events and their implications.
