Time after Pentecost · Proper 18 · Year C
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Choose Life
September 10, 2028
Overview & Insights
"I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life." (Deuteronomy 30:19)
At the close of the covenant, Moses sets before Israel a stark choice between life and death, blessing and curse, urged on by loving God and walking in his ways. The choice for life is renewed daily, not made once and forgotten.
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Commentary
Deuteronomy 30 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Walks through the choice of life and death verse by verse in plain language.
Deuteronomy 30 Commentary Precept Austin
Collects classic verse-by-verse commentary excerpts on the passage.
Deuteronomy 30:15 Commentaries BibleHub
Lines up multiple historic commentaries side by side on the opening verse.
Deuteronomy 30 (Gill's Exposition) StudyLight
Gives John Gill's full exposition of the choice set before Israel.
Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Working Preacher
The one Lutheran-tradition voice, reading the text as Moses's capstone appeal.
Background & Word Study
Deuteronomy 30:15 Interlinear BibleHub
Shows the underlying Hebrew word by word.
Deuteronomy Course Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's introduction to the book's covenant themes.
Book of Deuteronomy Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of how Deuteronomy's covenant renewal fits the Torah.
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Sefaria
Reads the passage in the original Hebrew alongside an English translation.
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