Let's Find Hidden Pearls (10 min.)
Deut 34: 6. What could be the reason that Jehovah never said where he buried Moses? (it-2 418 para. 1).
Moses was 120 years old, still strong when he died. Jehovah himself took it upon himself to bury him in a place unknown to humans. This was probably done to prevent the Israelites from falling into false worship by turning their tomb into a sanctuary.
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It seems that the devil wanted to use the body of Moses for some similar purpose, since Judas, the Christian disciple and half brother of Jesus Christ, mentioned that the body of Moses was the center of dispute between Michael (Jesus Christ) and the Devil. But Jehovah's will prevailed in relation to this faithful servant of God.
Jehovah buried Moses' body in a place that has never been discovered. This was probably done to prevent the Israelites from falling into false worship by turning their tomb into a sanctuary. In fact, it seems that the Devil wanted to use the body of Moses for some similar purpose, because in the Bible in Jude 9 it says: That Michael the archangel had a difference with the Devil and disputed about the body of Moses, and he said: "May the Lord rebuke you." In the end, the fact that Moses' body was not present was not an impediment for the nation of Israel to observe thirty days of mourning in memory of him.
One of the reasons would be to prevent the Israelites from falling into false worship by turning their tomb into a sanctuary, even Satan could try to use the body of Moses for idolatrous purposes.
What spiritual pearls have you found about Jehovah, the ministry, and other topics in this week's Bible reading?
Deuteronomy 33: 2. Of course, Jehovah God did not visibly appear at the head of the marching columns of the Israelites. However, while he remained invisible to the human eye, he did make a praiseworthy record as their invisible Chieftain. Also, the visible representation of him, namely the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night, went before them.
Today we have Jehovah's direction through his word the Bible, the governing body and its organization, leading us to cross this wicked world and go in the right direction to remain under his protection until we reach the new world.
When Moses was proclaiming the blessing to the Israelites he did so in a poetic way, for example, in this verse it says that Jehovah God “came from Sinai”, “from Seir [Edom] he shone upon them” and “shone with glory from the mountainous region of Parán ”. Shining with glory from the mountainous region of Paran, this prophetic description seems to allude to the scene in which Jehovah manifested himself to his newly formed nation, as he illuminated them with rays of light that shone on the mountain tops.
Deuteronomy 33: 20,21. Sometimes the instructions given through the organization can be adjusted to the circumstances surrounding congregations or Christians in some countries. If it does not go against laws or biblical principles, these adjustments can be made for the good of those affected.
Deuteronomy 34: 1,7. The fact that he has climbed to Pisgá, which is almost 1,000 meters, showed that he had a lot of vigor to do it. Although he obviously did not have the vigor of a Youth, until the last moment of his life he directed with total lucidity to the People of God. So much so that the last chapters of Deuteronomy review much of the history of Israel.
This vigor did not depend exclusively on some special diet or customs of the time, although it must have influenced something. But what most favored his long life was Jehovah's strengthening power to keep him alive until this very special time.
Deuteronomy 34:10. Between Jehovah and Moses, his servant, there was an intimate relationship, as if it were "face to face", although he could not literally see God entrusted his laws to him through angels, he wrote biblical stories that no one could do on his own initiative due to not having seen them as described in the book of Genesis.
Deuteronomy 33: 8,9. When Moses blessed Israel, he highlighted the quality of "loyalty" exercised by the priestly tribe of Levi towards Jehovah. This teaches me: that loyalty is an invaluable attribute of all true servants of Jehovah. We know that Satan is "Warfare" against God's people and is doing all he can to break the loyalty of the faithful, so we need to cultivate a loyal attachment to Jehovah, form an unbreakable bond with him, and be determined to please and adhere to him. to his just standards, only then can we remain loyal and as a result enjoy a clear conscience before Jehovah.
Deuteronomy 33: 13,14. Among the blessings that the tribe of Joseph would receive from Jehovah was "the good things of heaven, the dew, the waters of the springs, the sun and all the products of each month." This teaches me: that Jehovah is "the lord of the elements" of both heaven and earth, and when the scriptures speak about them he associates him with life. This shows us that obeying Jehovah results in a blessing. It also shows us that our faith and hope are secure because Jehovah wants and can sustain the lives of his servants forever.
Deuteronomy 34: 9. Moses, who knew that he would not enter the Promised Land, "humbly" obeyed Jehovah and "laid his hands on Joshua" before all the people and the Israelites began to listen to him. This teaches me: that in our day, this same "Humility" shows the rest of anointed Christians who have been granting greater privileges to capable men of the other sheep. More and more mature brethren have been delegated heavier duties to support their anointed brethren. For our part, it is up to us to listen to them and be obedient, thus honoring and giving glory to Jehovah.
Deuteronomy 33: 24,25. The phrase "Dip the foot in oil" was used prophetically to prefigure the abundant portion that the tribe of Asher would have, their land would produce food and material security in abundance. This teaches me: that in the new world the faithful will enjoy a material security that is not achieved through bitter competition or at the cost of health and happiness, as is the case with many people today. We long for the day when "Jehovah, the Source of all wealth" will pour out his full blessing on mankind, both spiritually and materially.
Deuteronomy 33:28. In this text he shows us that the nation of Israel would live in complete safety in the Promised Land. This teaches me: that we all have the desire to enjoy a safe life, but crime, unemployment, wars and other factors have contributed to global insecurity. This terrible and turbulent period shows us that we need Jehovah's intervention in order to live in safety. To cure it, he has established his Celestial Kingdom, through this government he promises us a life in "true justice, quiet and security to time indefinite." This is it: a magnificent perspective!
Deuteronomy 34: 10-12. Moses enjoyed a very special relationship with Jehovah, who gave him "great and awesome" power to fulfill his commission to lead the Israelites to the Promised Land. This teaches me: those of us who have a close relationship with Jehovah have been given a commission: "To preach and make disciples." To carry it out, Jehovah infuses us with “the power that is beyond normal” that helps us fulfill this assignment. This ministry is a true treasure, the most valuable that exists, therefore, we strive and persevere to fulfill it.
Deuteronomy 34: 9. The Bible says that "Joshua was full of spiritual wisdom." This spiritual enabled him to lead Israel in the conquest of Canaan, something he could not have accomplished in his own strength. This teaches me: that the holy spirit is an invisible force that empowers or enables us to take on important responsibilities. If we ever feel that we lack experience or aptitude to assume certain responsibilities in our sacred service, Joshua's example should encourage us because it indicates that we will be able to fulfill our duties, not by our own strength, but by the spirit that Jehovah gives us .
Although the Israelites recognized that there would never be another leader like Moses, they must now submit to the direction of Joshua who was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid hands on him, what happened with the Israelites shows that we should never think that an elder of The congregation is better than another, the Israelites began to listen to Joshua just as they listened to Moses, likewise we must show appreciation and respect to all the brothers who fulfill their duty to shepherd the congregations.
Deuteronomy 33: 5. "Jeshurun" is an honorary title given to Israel that can be translated as an affectionate term and translated as "beloved." This title should have reminded the people of Israel of their calling as a chosen people in covenant relationship with Jehovah and, therefore Therefore, their obligation to be righteous but in the case of the nation of Israel, the title "Jeshurun" is applied ironically since instead of living in harmony with what that name indicated, Israel became ungovernable, abandoned their Maker and despised their Savior.
Deuteronomy 33:24. Moses declared that the tribe of Asher would get their feet wet in oil, this wanted to show that their assigned territory in the promised land extended along the coastal plains of the Mediterranean which included part of the most fertile land in all of Israel, where the olive trees would provide abundant oil and the other fruits would provide “delicious morsels” an indication that this tribe would enjoy material blessings, in the case of the future, we too will be able to enjoy material blessings in paradise, including abundant delicious food.
Deuteronomy 33:27. In this text we can see that Moses affirmed that Jehovah can and wants to use his strength to help his servants, here an encouraging image is described, a loving father who will put his arms under us, lift us up with tenderness and help us to put ourselves in stand again, so we can be completely sure that, if we turn to Jehovah when we feel that problems are bringing us down, he will treat us with affection, that is why we must remain faithful to God, only then can we trust that we will have his support.
Deuteronomy 34: 4. Finally the moment to fulfill the promise that Jehovah had made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob has finally arrived, the wait of 40 years had finally ended, Jehovah was no longer talking about something future for the Israelites but now he was referring to something that was happening at that time, Jehovah said to Moses: "This is the land that I swore to give you" which reflects the faithful fulfillment of this sentence, Jehovah's chosen people received the fulfillment of Jehovah's promise, shortly we will also receive the fulfillment of Jehovah's promises to us.
Deuteronomy 34: 7. Undoubtedly Moses was an unusual person, to begin with he managed to live 120 years, living longer than the entire generation that had left Egypt, the Bible also points out that despite his advanced age, Moses had never lost his strength or his Seen as indicating that he had the sustaining power of God, his case shows that, although he died, human beings are capable of living for a long time and maintaining good health, Jehovah has promised that those who live on the earth turned into paradise, will be able to live forever and in good health.
Deuteronomy 34:12. Moses, the one who was leader of the nation of Israel for 40 years, mediator of the Law covenant, prophet, judge, commander, historian and writer, proved to have a mighty hand and impressive power in the eyes of all Israel, for example when sent the plagues to Egypt or when he opened the Red Sea, apart from that Moses also left us an example of faith, of how to show qualities such as courage, altruism, humility, meekness and how to obey and wait on God, study and Meditating on his spiritual heritage will help us draw closer to Jehovah.
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