Today's first reading is a beautiful summary of the positive aspects of the law. God promises to be faithful to the Hebrews -- God's chosen people -- and hopes that the Hebrews will respond by choosing to live in accordance with those laws, which point the way towards lives of prosperity and joy.
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Reading the Bible in Its Entirety
The second and third selections tell of the end of Moses' leadership and the transfer of authority to Joshua. At the end, after glimpsing the Promised Land, Moses dies on a mountain. In fact, a beautiful moment is suggested -- that God personally buries the great prophet.
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If you are planning to read the Bible in its entirety, you should read Deuteronomy 29-34 today.
