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Study Notes:
Introduction
- Self-righteousness: Often associated with the Pharisees in the New Testament.
- Historical example: The Pharisees are classic examples, but all humans struggle with pride and self-righteousness to some degree.
- Central question: How do we get rid of self-righteousness?
- Biblical insight: Deuteronomy 9:1-10:11 provides guidance.
Context of Deuteronomy 9:1-10:11
- Moses' sermons: Deuteronomy is a series of sermons delivered by Moses before the Israelites enter the Promised Land.
- Historical journey:
- Left Egypt
- Travelled to Mount Sinai
- Moved to Kadesh Barnea where they sent twelve spies
- Wandered in the wilderness due to unbelief
- Now, about to cross the Jordan River under Joshua’s leadership.
Main Theme: Dangers of Self-Righteousness and Pride
- Moses' warning: Not to fall into the traps of self-righteousness and pride.
- Focus: “The Cure for Self-Righteousness.”
Three Main Parts of the Passage
Part 1: Deuteronomy 9:1-6
- Key verses:
- Verse 1: "Hear, O Israel!"
- Verse 3: "Therefore, understand today..."
- Verse 4: "Do not think..."
- Verse 6: "Therefore, understand..."
- Pattern: Hear, understand, don’t think, understand.
- Realization: Israelites will face a daunting task, but it’s the Lord who will lead them and give them victory.
Part 2: Deuteronomy 9:7-24
- Reminder of rebellion: Israelites’ history of rebellion, especially the incident with the golden calf.
- Moses' intercession: Moses fasted and prayed for the Israelites, highlighting their persistent disobedience.
- Unbelief and disobedience: Connection between lack of faith and failure to obey God.
- Emphasis: Not about their righteousness but God’s promise and grace.
Part 3: Deuteronomy 9:25-10:11
- God’s mercy: Despite their sin, God renews the covenant.
- Renewal of the tablets: New set of commandments as a sign of God’s grace.
- Message: God’s faithfulness despite Israel’s stubbornness.
Lessons for Us Today
- Understanding grace: Recognize that God’s favour is not because of our righteousness.
- Humility: Accepting that we are all, by nature, stiff-necked and rebellious.
- Dependence on God: Our success and blessings are due to God’s grace, not our merit.
- Response to grace: Living humbly and gratefully, compelled by the sacrifice of Christ.
Conclusion
- Cure for self-righteousness: Understanding and embracing God’s grace.
- Response: Humility and gratitude for God’s unmerited favor and faithfulness.
- Final thought: W
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