2.6.22 Hillside Bible - Sermon Moses' Penalty

In Deuteronomy 3:23-29 Moses tells the people that he is not allowed to enter the Promise Land because the Lord is angry with him on account of the people. In Numbers, we find that Moses had usurped God's place as head of the nation when he and Aaron took credit for bringing water from a rock! In doing so, Moses became identified with the rebellious generation and shared in their punishment. In the context of Deuteronomy1-3, this is a call to take God's discipline seriously and to walk in obedience! As Christians, we learn from this many lessons. Which are you focusing on this week?

• God's discipline is a reality to be taken seriously.
• Obedience is the right response of God's people to salvation.
• Disobedience may have lasting consequences.
• Relationship with God is not lost because salvation is by grace.
• God disciplines his children for their good.
• Our mediator is better than Moses because, when he identified with a rebellious people, he paid the price, rose from the dead, and offers life and forgiveness to all who believe. ​