duet. 1

Laws are Structure, Not Punishment

Discuss the role of laws and rules in society, emphasizing that they serve as a framework for order and protection

Rules are not a punishment, God gave adam and eve rules to help keep them safe and to help them grow,

Rules are pre-fall, the law is post fall, why would God have made all the details of the law and given them Moses?

To be faithful to the israelites!

Open Ended

name a law that could have prevented this:

local company has been continuously dumping toxic waste into a nearby river, causing severe pollution. The polluted water has a detrimental impact on the environment, affecting aquatic life, nearby communities, and the health of those who rely on the river for drinking water and irrigation.

Covenant as a Continuation of God's Provision

Discuss how the covenant with Israel was an invitation to a new way of life, demonstrating God's goodness and love to the world.

what is a covenant?
covenant served as an invitation to the Israelites to live differently and demonstrate God's goodness and love to the world.

rules give you access to a better scenario

The rules gave oppurtunity

Open Ended

give an example of a rule that provides opportunities

rules prevent bad things from happen

The rules gave protection

Open Ended

give an example of a rule that provides protection

Moses to Josh

Moses recalls past events from the nation’s wanderings in the wilderness, including the defeat of two powerful kings. Knowing that Israel would encounter more enemies, Moses encourages Joshua, who would lead the people, to trust in the Lord’s direction. Just as God had given Israel victory over Sihon and Og, He would give Joshua and the Israelites victory over anyone that came against them as they journeyed to their new land.

Moses to Josh

Moses coupling rules with encouragement to Joshua, explaining how he can be a protector and oppurtunity giver too.

Again,

—God Himself utters these words: “If only they had such a heart to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that they and their children would prosper forever..... why did God say this?