A Copy of the Law of Moses - Joshua 8:32

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua built an altar unto the LORD God of Israel in mount Ebal, as Moses the servant of the LORD commanded the children of Israel, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses, an altar of whole stones, over which no man has lift up any iron: and they offered thereon burnt offerings unto the LORD, and sacrificed peace offerings”, and in chapter eight and verse thirty-two of the book of Joshua, we learn how Joshua, “wrote there upon the stones a copy of the law of Moses” where we read, 

And he wrote there upon the stones a copy of the law of Moses, 

which he wrote in the presence of the children of Israel.

The verse reads, “And he wrote there upon the stones a copy of the law of Moses, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and he wrote” which means “and he, Joshua, inscribed and engraved” “there upon the stones” or “in that place on the large rocks” “a copy of the law”, which means “a direct double or repetition pertaining to the direction, instruction and body of legal directives” “of Moses” or “belonging to Moses whose name means drawn out and was the prophet, lawgiver and leader of the exodus”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Joshua” inscribed  on the altar a direct repetition of the legal directive belonging to “Moses” which was given to him by Jehovah God.

 

The verse continues, “… which he wrote in the presence of the children of Israel.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “which he wrote” which means “that he, Joshua, inscribed and engraved” “in the presence” or “before and within the face” “of the children of Israel” which means “belonging to the offspring and progeny belonging to Israel whose name means God prevails and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Joshua” inscribed the “law of Moses” upon the “altar” before the face of the offspring and progeny belonging to “Israel”. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn how “Joshua” inscribed the directives or commandments given to “Moses” by Jehovah God upon the “stones” which he used to make an “altar” to God. He did this in the presence of all the people of “Israel”, and this shows us the importance of worshiping God and keeping His word. God knew what was best for “Israel”, and He knows what is best for us. He loves us, and He proved His love by sending His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised Him from the dead after three days. When we believe and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equip us with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and teach us the value of worshiping Him and obeying His instructions and directives for our lives. 

Next time we learn how Joshua was reminded that, “they should bless the people of Israel”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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