Beside this monument was built an altar of unhewn stone, upon which sacrifices were offered unto the Lord. Upon these stones, previously prepared by a covering of plaster, the law was inscribed-not only the ten precepts spoken from Sinai and engraved on the tables of stone, but the laws communicated to Moses, and by him written in a book. Note: “According to the directions given by Moses, a monument of great stones was erected upon Mount Ebal. How did Joshua carry out the instructions that had been given through Moses with regard to Mount Ebal? Joshua 8:30–32.Tuesday CARRYING OUT PREVIOUS INSTRUCTIONS Even while you are walking on the streets, you may read a passage and meditate upon it, thus fixing it in your mind, and God will flash the knowledge obtained into the memory at the very time when it is needed.” The West Michigan Herald, October 26, 1904. It should be trained to dwell upon the scriptures even whole chapters may be committed to memory, to be repeated when Satan comes with his temptations. “The mind must be restrained and not allowed to wander. Note: “Several times each day precious, golden moments should be consecrated to prayer and the study of the Scriptures, if it is only to commit a text to memory, that spiritual life may exist in the soul. What benefit do we, too, gain from memorizing God’s law and meditating on the promises and warnings found in His Word? Psalm 119:11.‘Meditate therein day and night,’ the Lord commanded Joshua concerning the book of the law, ‘that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success’ (Joshua 1:8).” Prophets and Kings, 464, 465. Priests were to teach these holy precepts in public assemblies, and the rulers of the land were to make them their daily study. They were to be set to music and chanted by young and old. After the settlement in Canaan the divine precepts were to be repeated daily in every home they were to be written plainly upon the doorposts and gates, and spread upon memorial tablets. Note: “In the days of the wilderness wandering the Lord had made abundant provision for His children to keep in remembrance the words of His law. What else was to be done for the purpose of fixing the law in the minds of the people? Deuteronomy 6:6–9 31:19–22.What command regarding Mount Ebal had been given through Moses, to be performed when the people would pass over Jordan? Deuteronomy 27:2–8.Note: “Ebal and Gerizim, upon opposite sides of the valley, nearly approach each other, their lower spurs seeming to form a natural pulpit, every word spoken on one being distinctly audible on the other, while the mountainsides, receding, afford space for a vast assemblage.” Patriarchs and Prophets, 500. How were the tribes of Israel divided for this sacred duty? Deuteronomy 27:11–13. What two mountains were selected for the pronouncement of the blessings and curses? Deuteronomy 11:29.

A bitter curse is pronounced on those who come not to the help of the Lord.” Testimonies, vol. He requires you to be willing and obedient, and says that you shall eat the good of the land. Unless you are favored with the blessing of God you have His curse. Note: “Obedience is required and unless you obey you will stand on worse than neutral ground.

What choice did the Lord set before His people at the border of the promised land, and what can we learn from this? Deuteronomy 11:26–28.

“Only as a reverence for God’s Holy Word was cherished in the hearts of the people, could they hope to fulfill the divine purpose.” Prophets and Kings, 465, 466. Study Help: Patriarchs and Prophets, 499–504. “There was not a word of all that Moses commanded, which Joshua read not before all the congregation of Israel, with the women, and the little ones, and the strangers that were conversant among them” (Joshua 8:35).

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