Daily Bible Reading – February 2023, "God’s Saving Word: Love"Sample

February 2

Introduction

The book of Deuteronomy is organized as a series of addresses given by Moses to the people of Israel in the land of Moab, where they had stopped at the end of the long wilderness journey and were about to enter and occupy Canaan. Today’s reading is part of Moses’s second speech and includes the heart of Israel’s religion—the Law God gave to Moses and the people. Moses recounts God’s covenant with the Israelites and the commandments they were given at Mount Sinai. (As noted in yesterday’s reading, a parallel account is in Exodus 20.)

Scripture Reading

Deuteronomy 5:1-22

Today’s Key Verse: Deuteronomy 5:1b

[Moses said:] “Listen to all the laws that I am giving you today. Learn them and be sure that you obey them."

Reflect

Have you ever memorized the Ten Commandments? What role do they play in your life? Why is it important to obey God’s laws?

Pray

Lord God, keep me faithful and obedient to your will. I want to obey you and honor you always. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Deuteronomy 6:1-25: Moses tells the people the most important commandment.