Words for a New Generation: Starting Deuteronomy & The Mission of the Seventy-Two (Day 94)

How do we prepare the next generation for the promises of God? Today, we open the book of Deuteronomy, which means "Second Law." It isn't just a repeat of the rules; it is a heart-to-heart sermon from Moses to a new generation. We look back at the failures of the past at Kadesh Barnea and look forward to the conquest ahead. In the New Testament, Jesus emphasizes the urgency of the harvest, sending out seventy-two disciples with authority and warning that following Him requires total commitment.Today’s Scripture:📖 Deuteronomy 1–2:23 – Moses begins his final address on the plains of Moab. He recounts the appointment of leaders, the scout's report of the land, and the subsequent wilderness wandering, reminding the people that God has been faithful even when they were not.📖 Luke 9:57–10:24 – Jesus addresses the high cost of discipleship before commissioning seventy-two others to go ahead of Him. They return with joy at the power of His name, while Jesus rejoices in the Father’s sovereign plan to reveal truth to the "little children."📖 Psalm 41:1–6 – A meditation on the blessing of considering the poor and a prayer for mercy in the face of betrayal: "Even my close friend, someone I trusted... has turned against me."RESOURCES & READ-ALONG 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYKi8-_5xHGL_nFAZOthHtZhcb4CqW4ZF 📖 Follow the Text (LEB): https://biblia.com/books/leb/ 🗓️ Download the Full Plan: https://www.biblica.com/resources/reading-plans/CONNECT & SUPPORT 📧 Questions? Reach out to Scott: [email protected] 🎁 Partner with our Ministry: https://huttobible.churchcenter.com/giving/to/go-pastor-support 📩 Get Ministry Updates: https://scott-purcell.epistle.org/subscribeCREDITS & LEGAL The Lexham English Bible is used by permission. Copyright 2012 Logos Bible Software. Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software. Music: "Be The Hero" by Pumpupthemind via Free Music Archive (CC BY 4.0).Keywords: bible in a year, daily bible reading, Deuteronomy 1, Deuteronomy 2, Luke 9, Luke 10, Psalm 41, Moses' final sermon, Second Law, Mission of the Seventy-Two, cost of discipleship, Kadesh Barnea, daily devotional, audio bible.