Prone to Wander

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Prone to Wander

October 2, 2022 • Pastor Mark Johnson • Deuteronomy 29

“When people stop believing in God, they do not believe in nothing. They believe in anything” (G. K.
Chesterton). Moses had presented the Covenant, with the blessings and curses to the new generation. Then,
he called on them to renew their commitment to it (29:1). But, it wouldn’t be easy…

Dying on Third Base

November 6, 2022 • Pastor Mark Johnson • Deuteronomy 34

I enjoy watching a bit of baseball, especially during the playoffs. “Dying on third base” is a word picture for great disappointment. It aptly describes the end of Moses’ life, which provides us with powerful lessons for leadership and life.

The Eternal God

October 30, 2022 • Pastor Mark Johnson • Deuteronomy 33

As Moses approached death, His passion was that the nation he had led would keep their eyes on the LORD and thus always experience life under God’s blessing (33:1). He wanted them to “Keep Love Alive!”

Heart Song

October 23, 2022 • Pastor Mark Johnson • Deuteronomy 32

Aren’t you thankful that God designed music to lodge in our heads and hearts? He inspired Moses, as he neared death, to leave a haunting song that would warn and instruct present and future generations of God’s people regarding their covenant God and their responsibility to be true to Him.