L E S S O N:
God Requires Obedience - Deuteronomy 4:1-40

C E N T R A L T R U T H:
God blesses those who obey His commands.

B I B L E P A S S A G E:
“Therefore you shall keep his statutes and his commandments, which I command you today, that it may go well with you and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land that the LORD your God is giving you for all time” (Deut 4:40).

B I B L E T R U T H S:
1. God blesses those who obey His word.
2. God punishes those who disobey His word.
3. God’s people must obey God’s word because of what He has done for them.
4. Obedience to God’s word sets God’s people apart from all others.
5. Idolatry values the things of this world more than the things God revealed by His word.


F O L L O W - U P Q U E S T I O N S :

3 - 5 Y E A R S
1. What did Moses tell the people of Israel to do?
He told them to listen carefully and obey God’s commands.

2. What did Moses say would happen if they obeyed?
They would be blessed. They would live in the land happily.

3. What did Moses say would happen if they disobeyed?
They would be punished, and many of them would even die.

4. Does God deserve obedience?
Yes. Because He saved His people, they must obey Him.

6 - 1 2 Y E A R O L D S

1. What are some reasons Moses told Israel to obey God’s commands?
Obedience would lead to life, blessing, wisdom, righteousness, and nearness to God.

2. Can we be saved by our obedience?
No. We are saved by God’s grace, just like Israel was redeemed from Egypt by God’s grace.

3. Is obedience necessary in order to live?
Yes. A person who does not obey shows that they do not belong to God.

4. What were the Israelites supposed to teach their children?
They were supposed to teach their children God’s word and the amazing experience at Mt Sinai. The way to have a relationship with God is through His word.

5. Did the Israelites see God at Mt Sinai?
No. They saw fire and thick, dark cloud, but they only heard His voice.

6. Why is idolatry so tempting?
Because it can be hard to trust in the invisible God, it can be tempting to use images to try to worship God, or to forget God and focus only on the things of this world.

7. What are some reasons to avoid idolatry?
Idolatry is rebellion against God, provokes His jealousy, and leads to punishment. Also, idols promise more than they deliver, because they cannot save or bring blessing.

8. What are some ways God’s word sets Christians apart from non-Christians?
God’s word leads to wisdom, righteousness, and a close relationship with God.