Julie
Deuteronomy 2-3 is still an overview or a reiteration of the 40 years of getting to the promised land and some of the lands that were defeated in the process. The one thing that stands out from this is that Moses is not allowed to enter the promised land. I know that it has been mentioned multiple times, but this time it really seemed to speak more since he talks about how he pled to God to be able to enter. However, God denies him still due to the unfaithfulness of the peoples that he was leading. This could be a lesson for those in charge that they take on the sins of those they lead.
Psalm 99 is another hymn that focuses on praising the Lord for how he has taken care of the Israelites during their journey. It also mentions Moses and Aaron and their connection to God, but that God also avenged their wrongdoings.
Michelle
I think you’re right. This seems a lesson in leadership. I do recall the time when Moses and Aaron didn’t do exactly as God asked and this seemed to be the catalyst to this outcome which then increased every time the people grumbled. It’s interesting that he is still pleading with God to allow him to enter. Being a leader is hard. Harder than most people think. And to be a good one it takes a lot of mental fortitude and strength to get people to follow you. You must be honest and open with them and willing to listen while still leading them in the way they should go. It’s sometimes exhausting so I can see why Moses would have faltered at times and understand that God was pushing him and testing him along the way as well. I didn’t see that before but understand it more now.
I agree with your assessment of the psalm. It seems as if this is after Moses and Aaron are gone and it’s directed at the next generation.
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