“Now write down for yourselves this song and teach it to the Israelites and have them sing it, so that it may be a witness for me against them.”
Deuteronomy 31:19
Think of things you’ve remembered for long periods of time, even for your whole life, because you learned them through a song. You first learned the alphabet with a song, right? We recall the names of the states or math facts or books of the Bible simply because we learned them by heart to a catchy tune.
Near the end of Deuteronomy is a brief passage of specific instructions for Moses from the Lord. Moses was to teach a song to the Israelites so they’d remember through the generations what He had done for them. God wanted them to recall His bringing them “into the land flowing with milk and honey, the land [he] promised on oath” (v. 20). It would be a song which would echo in their minds even as they’d chase after other gods and fall into captivity. Moses wrote it down that very day and set to teaching it to the people.
Would you consider putting Scripture into your mind through song? Ask a friend, a pastor, or the music director at your church for ideas of where to start. You’ll have God’s Word hidden in your heart for when you need it.
Near the end of Deuteronomy is a brief passage of specific instructions for Moses from the Lord. Moses was to teach a song to the Israelites so they’d remember through the generations what He had done for them. God wanted them to recall His bringing them “into the land flowing with milk and honey, the land [he] promised on oath” (v. 20). It would be a song which would echo in their minds even as they’d chase after other gods and fall into captivity. Moses wrote it down that very day and set to teaching it to the people.
Would you consider putting Scripture into your mind through song? Ask a friend, a pastor, or the music director at your church for ideas of where to start. You’ll have God’s Word hidden in your heart for when you need it.
Scripture Focus
Deuteronomy 31:19-22
Insight
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you, O LORD.” (Psalm 119:11-12)
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