Our identity as the people of God is marked primarily by our faithfulness in obedience to Him.

The faithfulness of God in the past fortifies believers for future challenges.

God is glorified when His people find satisfaction in Him and in His provisions for them.

People sometimes punish to exact judgment for past actions. God disciplines in order to teach and always in the interest of those whom he disciplines.

Moses simplifies the whole duty of Israel (and of humanity) by crystalizing the moral law into a single command to love God supremely.

Worship is accomplished with the life as well as with the words and attitudes of people. Changed and transformed lives testify to the character and supernatural power of the God of heaven. Closeness to Him produces changes in character and holiness.

God chose Israel not because they were superior but because of what He could do through them for others.