Idolatry was the ancient bugbear that constantly vexed the people of Israel. In Israel’s sacred history they had left Mesopotamia (the great eastern empire) and its gods, through the family of Abraham, and they had left Egypt(the great western empire)and its gods, guided by Moses. Israel is placed in the centre of these two great powers, revealing the true monotheistic God of the Universe to the Gentiles. Establishing a just society reflecting God’s character remains the high priority for Moses. Separation from idolatry was therefore essential to the fabric of Israelite society as a theological witness to the nations surrounding them. As a people of God, divine punishment

for idolatry could threaten the entire nation of Israel and its tenure in the Land of Canaan.

Led by Aaron Eime.

Notes for this study can be found at http://www.christchurchjerusalem.org/sermons/study-last-words-of-moses-deut/ ‎

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