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Moses urges Israel to love God, obey His laws, and remember His past miracles, promising blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience.
In Deuteronomy 11, Moses recalls the Israelites’ history—Egypt, the Red Sea, the wilderness, and the rebellion of Dathan and Abiram—to remind them of God’s faithfulness and power. He commands them to keep God’s statutes, to love Him with all heart and soul, and to teach the next generation by writing the law on doorposts and making it a visible sign. The chapter presents a covenantal promise: obedience brings rain, fruit, and victory over enemies; disobedience brings drought, failure, and loss. Moses introduces a specific blessing and curse system—blessing on Mount Gerizim and curse on Mount Ebal—as a tangible reminder of their covenantal choices. He underscores that Israel’s prosperity will be measured by adherence to God’s law and that their future land will be richly blessed if they remain faithful.
mixed
The chapter alternates exhortation, promise, and warning, reflecting both hope and threat.