As we continued our Deuteronomy sermon series at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Charleston, SC, we began Chapter 33 this past Sunday, May 7 examining the last words of Moses. Though his last words to the Hebrew people could have been bitter, Moses chose to bless the tribes of Israel because the heart of Moses' God is to bless his people. It's "blessing distribution time" for the Hebrew people now, and the tribe of Reuben (the firstborn son of Jacob) receives their blessing first. Do not be fooled by the brevity of this blessing: It highlights in a mighty way God's grace and our assured future.
