Deuteronomy 8:10-19

Today I'm "thinking myself empty" concerning Deuteronomy 8:10-19. One of the first questions that occurred to me is, is this passage applicable to us today? And if so, in what way?

That may seem like a strange question concerning a passage from the Bible but it is actually very important when seeking to understand and apply the Old Testament. This passage records Moses charging the Israelites to follow the LORD after they enter the promised land and settle down. So the dilemma concerning how to apply this text arises from several simple facts:

1. None of us are Israelites.
2. None of us live in the Promised Land.
3. The covenant referred to in this passage is not the covenant that God made with our ancestors.

So how are we to apply and understand this and other passages like it? Hopefully, I'll come up with some good answers by Sunday!