Deuteronomy 7:1-16 – SETTLING IN

Moses is giving instructions to the Children of Israel for entering the Promised Land.

 CONQUEST OF THE LAND – Vss. 1-5

Israel was to conquer the land completely and destroy everything that would influence them to behave as the inhabitants of the land behaved. 

COMPASSION OF GOD – Vss. 6-8

Israel was chosen of God.

Israel was reminded that they were not blessed because of their merit but because of God’s great love. 

COVENANT WITH ISRAEL – Vss. 9-16

Israel was to behave as God’s covenant people.

They were to obey God’s law.

Obedience would bring physical blessing.