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📘 Teaching Guide: Deuteronomy 28:1–6, 15–19 (KJV) 

🔁 Lesson Recap & Chapter Overview 

📘 Recap: Deuteronomy 12 — Worship in God’s Way 

• Theme: Centralized worship and purity of devotion. 

• Key Points:  

• God commands Israel to destroy pagan worship sites and worship only in the place He chooses. 

• Sacrifices and offerings must be brought to God’s designated location, not practiced casually or locally. 

• The chapter emphasizes joyful worship, obedience, and guarding against idolatry. 

• Spiritual Insight: True worship is not just about sincerity—it’s about alignment with God’s instructions. 

• Discussion Prompt: How do we ensure our worship today honors God’s design and not just our preferences? 

📘 Summary: Deuteronomy 13–27 — Covenant Life in Detail 

These chapters form the heart of Moses’ second sermon, laying out the practical, moral, and spiritual expectations for Israel’s life in the Promised Land. 

🔹 Chapters 13–17: Purity and Justice 

• Warnings against false prophets and idolatry. 

• Laws for justice, leadership, and community discipline. 

🔹 Chapters 18–21: Leadership and Mercy 

• Roles of priests, Levites, and future prophets. 

• Rules for warfare, cities of refuge, and protecting the vulnerable. 

🔹 Chapters 22–25: Daily Ethics 

• Instructions on honesty, kindness, marriage, and fair treatment. 

• Emphasis on integrity in business and relationships. 

🔹 Chapters 26–27: Covenant Renewal 

• Firstfruits offering and declaration of loyalty. 

• Ceremony of blessings and curses on Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal. 

• Call to write the law clearly and publicly. 

🧭 Spiritual Thread: These chapters show that obedience is not just ceremonial—it’s relational, ethical, and communal. God cares about how His people live, treat others, and reflect His holiness. 

🟨 Opening Statement 

Welcome, beloved saints. Today we enter one of the most sobering and powerful chapters in the Old Testament—Deuteronomy 28. It lays out the blessings for obedience and the curses for disobedience, reminding us that covenant relationship with God carries both promise and responsibility. These verses speak to the heart of our walk with God: the fruitfulness of faithfulness and the consequences of turning away. Let’s explore this passage with reverence, clarity, and a heart ready to respond. 

🔹 Verses 1–6: Blessings for Obedience 

📖 Verse 1 

“And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God…” 

• Commentary: The blessings begin with a condition—diligent obedience. God promises elevation and favor if Israel listens and obeys. 

• NT Cross-Reference: John 14:23 

• Insight: Obedience is the gateway to divine promotion. 

• Discussion: What does “hearkening diligently” look like in your daily walk? 

📖 Verse 2 

“And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee…” 

• Commentary: Blessings are not just given—they pursue the obedient. 

• NT Cross-Reference: Matthew 6:33 

• Insight: God’s blessings are active, not passive. 

• Discussion: Have you ever felt “overtaken” by God’s goodness? 

📖 Verse 3 

“Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field.” 

• Commentary: Urban and rural life alike are touched by obedience. 

• NT Cross-Reference: Philippians 4:19 

• Insight: God’s provision knows no boundaries. 

• Discussion: Where have you seen God’s blessing—at home, work, or ministry? 

📖 Verse 4 

“Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body…” 

• Commentary: Family, agriculture, and livestock—all areas of life are blessed. 

• NT Cross-Reference: Psalm 127:3 

• Insight: Obedience brings generational fruitfulness. 

• Discussion: How have you seen God’s hand on your family or legacy? 

📖 Verse 5 

“Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store.” 

• Commentary: Daily provision—food, resources, and storage—are secured. 

• NT Cross-Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:8 

• Insight: God blesses both what we gather and what we save. 

• Discussion: What does it mean to trust God with your provision? 

📖 Verse 6 

“Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.” 

• Commentary: Movement, travel, and transitions are covered by God’s favor. 

• NT Cross-Reference: Psalm 121:8 

• Insight: God’s blessing travels with us. 

• Discussion: How has God protected or guided you in life’s transitions? 

🔹 Verses 15–19: Curses for Disobedience 

📖 Verse 15 

“But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken…” 

• Commentary: The shift is stark—disobedience brings consequences. 

• NT Cross-Reference: Galatians 6:7 

• Insight: Ignoring God’s voice leads to spiritual decline. 

• Discussion: Why is it sometimes hard to obey even when we know the truth? 

📖 Verse 16 

“Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt thou be in the field.” 

• Commentary: The same areas once blessed now suffer under disobedience. 

• NT Cross-Reference: Romans 1:21 

• Insight: Disobedience affects every environment. 

• Discussion: How can we guard our homes and communities from spiritual decline? 

📖 Verse 17 

“Cursed shall be thy basket and thy store.” 

• Commentary: Provision dries up when God’s commands are ignored. 

• NT Cross-Reference: Haggai 1:6 

• Insight: Disobedience disrupts daily life. 

• Discussion: What does it mean to live under spiritual famine? 

📖 Verse 18 

“Cursed shall be the fruit of thy body…” 

• Commentary: Family and productivity suffer under the weight of rebellion. 

• NT Cross-Reference: Proverbs 3:33 

• Insight: Our choices impact generations. 

• Discussion: How can we intercede for family members who are struggling spiritually? 

📖 Verse 19 

“Cursed shalt thou be when thou comest in…” 

• Commentary: Without God’s favor, even movement becomes vulnerable. 

• NT Cross-Reference: Isaiah 59:2 

• Insight: Disobedience removes divine covering. 

• Discussion: What does it look like to return to God’s protection? 

🟩 Closing Statement 

Deuteronomy 28 reminds us that obedience is not optional—it’s essential. God’s blessings are rich, far-reaching, and deeply personal. But His warnings are just as real. As mature believers, we are called to model faithful living, teach the next generation, and walk in covenant with our God. Let us choose obedience—not out of fear, but out of love—and trust that His blessings will follow us wherever we go. 

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