“But the Lord has taken you and brought you out of the iron furnace, out of Egypt, to be a people of his own inheritance.” – Deut 4:20

God has taken the people of Israel out of Egypt where they were enslaved and after much wandering and waiting they are soon going to arrive at the promise land.  But before entering the land, Moses recounts their journey to them and reminds them of all God has done to deliver them from their enemies.  In the midst of this reminder, Moses summarizes powerfully saying, “The Lord has taken you and brought you out of the iron furnace, out of Egypt, to be a people of his own inheritance,” (Deut 4:20).  There are a number of things worth reflecting on here.

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