Deuteronomy 4:1-40 — Covenant Faithfulness — Obedience to God’s Revelation
LIFE IN THE LAND DEPENDS ON COVENANT FAITHFULNESS AS THE UNIQUENESS OF ISRAEL RESPONDS TO THE UNIQUENESS OF THEIR GOD
Deuteronomy 3:12-29 — Final Preparations for Crossing the Jordan
RESOLVING ISSUES OF REWARD, RESPONSIBILITY, RULERSHIP, AND RATIONALIZATON PREPARED GOD’S PEOPLE TO MOVE FORWARD IN THEIR MISSION OF CONQUEST
Deuteronomy 2:24 – 3:11 — Conquest of Transjordanian Amorite Kings (Sihon and Og)
GOD GRANTS VICTORY AS HIS PEOPLE FIGHT THE BATTLES TO POSSESS THE PROMISED LAND
Deuteronomy 2:2-23 — Travel Instructions
IN THEIR JOURNEY TO THEIR OWN PROMISED LAND, ISRAEL MUST RESPECT THE SOVEREIGN LANDS OF EDOM, MOAB AND AMMON
Deuteronomy 1:19 – 2:1 — History Lesson: Israel’s Earlier Disobedience Regarding Taking Possession of the Land
ISRAEL’S DISOBEDIENCE FLIES IN THE FACE OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS AND ASSURANCES
Deuteronomy 1:9-18 — Preparing for Conquest by Establishing Delegated Leadership Structure
QUALIFIED LEADERS SHARE THE LOAD AND ADJUDICATE JUSTICE
Deuteronomy 1:1-8 — Introduction and Initial Charge
AN UNDERSTANDING OF GOD’S COVENANT REQUIREMENTS PREPARES ISRAEL TO CROSS THE JORDAN AND TAKE POSSESSION OF THE PROMISED LAND
Song of Solomon 8:8-14 — Past Reflections and Future Anticipation of Romantic Love
HEALTHY SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT PROTECTS VIRGINITY UNTIL YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR PARTNER IN A COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP
Song of Solomon 8:5-7 — Celebration of the Unquenchable Flame of Love
ONCE AWAKENED, ROMANTIC LOVE PROVES POWERFUL AND PRICELESS
Song of Solomon 7:1 – 8:4 — Nourishing of Marriage Passion
NOURISHING MARRIAGE PASSION REQUIRES INTENTIONALITY AND FEEDS ON MUTUAL PRAISE
Song of Solomon 6:11-13 — Beauty and Passion in the Nut Grove and the Palace
SEXUAL PASSION AND PHYSICAL BEAUTY ARE TRANSFORMATIVE AND ALLURING
Song of Solomon 6:4-10 — Renewed Praise for the Incomparable Bride
THE GROOM VIEWS HIS BRIDE AS INCOMPARABLE AND EXQUISITE