DEUTERONOMY 7

THE ISRAELITES ARE GOD’S TREASURED POSSESSION 

Moses encourages the Israelites that they are God’s chosen people. They are given directions to drive out any foreign nation that does not follow God from among their people. 

Even though the Israelites are already out of slavery, Moses tells them they would’ve been born into slavery without God. Moses reminds them of the seven nations they have already defeated and makes sure the Israelites know that they have to keep the covenant to keep the land—God wants their loyalty!   

Deuteronomy 7:6 - The Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.