Deuteronomy 31-32 Smooth leadership transitions preserve the momentum of the church. (Deut 31:14-18) Passing the baton from Moses to Joshua preserved the mission. Moses and Joshua were very different leaders, each appropriate to the task. Smooth leadership transitions alone cannot guarantee a vital church. (Deut 31:19-23) We will go whoring after other gods. We often misinterpret what’s going on in our lives. People remember songs better than sermons. (32) [Daniel I. Block, NIV Application Comm.…