In this pericope Moses warns Israel they will experience exile-punishment if they turn away from the Lord and pursue idols (Deut 4:25-28), but also restoration and blessing if they humble themselves afterward and return to the Lord in obedience (Deut 4:29-31).

Deuteronomy 4:25-31

Dr. Steven R. Cook is the founder of <a href="https://thinkingonscripture.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Thinking on Scripture</a>, a platform that has attracted over one million visitors. Steven is a Christian educator who has taught undergraduate theology at Tyndale Theological Seminary and recently joined the faculty of <a href="https://www.chafer.edu/faculty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chafer Theological Seminary</a>. He is a Protestant, traditional dispensationalist, and a traditional <a href="https://thinkingonscripture.com/2024/02/20/what-is-free-grace-theology/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Free Grace</a> Bible teacher. His studies in the original languages of Scripture, ancient history, and systematic theology have been the foundation for his teaching and writing ministry. Steven has written several <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Steven-R.-Cook/author/B005FSY6XO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christian books</a>, dozens of articles on Christian theology, and recorded more than fifteen hundred hours of <a href="https://thinkingonscripture.com/audio-books/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">audio</a> and video messages. He hosts a weekly Bible study at his home in Arlington, Texas, where he records most of the Bible lessons for his podcast and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkingonScripture/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a> channel. Steven’s ministry activity is freelance and entirely voluntary, and he appreciates <a href="https://thinkingonscripture.com/donate/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">donations</a> to help with ministry expenses. Since 2004, he has served as a full-time Case Manager with a local nonprofit agency dedicated to assisting poor, elderly, and disabled members of the community.

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Dr. Steven R. Cook is the founder of Thinking on Scripture, a platform that has attracted over one million visitors. Steven is a Christian educator who has taught undergraduate theology at Tyndale Theological Seminary and recently joined the faculty of Chafer Theological Seminary. He is a Protestant, traditional dispensationalist, and a traditional Free Grace Bible teacher. His studies in the original languages of Scripture, ancient history, and systematic theology have been the foundation for his teaching and writing ministry. Steven has written several Christian books, dozens of articles on Christian theology, and recorded more than fifteen hundred hours of audio and video messages. He hosts a weekly Bible study at his home in Arlington, Texas, where he records most of the Bible lessons for his podcast and YouTube channel. Steven’s ministry activity is freelance and entirely voluntary, and he appreciates donations to help with ministry expenses. Since 2004, he has served as a full-time Case Manager with a local nonprofit agency dedicated to assisting poor, elderly, and disabled members of the community.

Dr. Steven R. Cook is the founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://thinkingonscripture.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Thinking on Scripture</a>, a platform that has attracted over one million visitors. Steven is a Christian educator who has taught undergraduate theology at Tyndale Theological Seminary and recently joined the faculty of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chafer.edu/faculty" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chafer Theological Seminary</a>. He is a Protestant, traditional dispensationalist, and a traditional&nbsp;<a href="https://thinkingonscripture.com/2024/02/20/what-is-free-grace-theology/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Free Grace</a>&nbsp;Bible teacher. His studies in the original languages of Scripture, ancient history, and systematic theology have been the foundation for his teaching and writing ministry. Steven has written several&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Steven-R.-Cook/author/B005FSY6XO" rel="noopener noreferrer">Christian books</a>, dozens of articles on Christian theology, and recorded more than fifteen hundred hours of&nbsp;<a href="https://thinkingonscripture.com/audio-books/" rel="noopener noreferrer">audio</a>&nbsp;and video messages. He hosts a weekly Bible study at his home in Arlington, Texas, where he records most of the Bible lessons for his&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkingonScripture/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>&nbsp;channel. Steven’s ministry activity is freelance and entirely voluntary, and he appreciates&nbsp;<a href="https://thinkingonscripture.com/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer">donations</a>&nbsp;to help with ministry expenses. Since 2004, he has served as a full-time Case Manager with a local nonprofit agency dedicated to assisting poor, elderly, and disabled members of the community.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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