The truth will set you free! On the one hand, this means Jesus, the Truth, will set His people free. And on the other hand, it means the Word which reveals the truth will set you free. Truth conquers self-deception, the lack of hope and slavery to sin. Listen to the wonders of Truth!

Moses is inspired to address Israel's change from mobile wanderers living amidst the roving tabernacle to landowners, many of whom would live far away from the place God would choose to place first the tabernacle and then the temple. Worship is foremost and concerns about offerings and how to handle blood (an important topic for God's people at all times) and eating meat are addressed.

Jesus declares Himself to be the Light of the world. For those who walk in the Light, they will have the Light of life and will have their sins forgiven. For those who don't, they will die in their sins. Jesus is the great I AM and the perfect Son of Man.

On the brink of crossing the Jordan, Moses' first command for living in the new land centers around worship: to forsake and exterminate the false worship of the Canaanites and to maintain purity in worshiping the one true God in the place of His choosing.

This section of Scripture is consistent with Jesus' character and teaching in that He neither condones sin nor precludes mercy. He neither contradicts the law nor ignores the hypocrisy of the human caretakers of the law. Hear this record of law, mercy, and a call for repentance.

A reiteration of the need for God's people to make God's Words foremost in their lives also reminds them of the importance of obedience in the coming conquest and the connection between promise and responsibility.

This text continues to delve into the reaction of the people to Jesus regarding His identity and authority. The people were fascinated with Him. Some even believed in Him. The leaders were jealous of Him and sought to kill Him. Who do you believe Jesus is?