moments (see Introduction VIII, “Theology”). The act of remembering prompts obedience to the covenant law, for it brings to the forefront of the mind the reality and faithfulness of God; forgetfulness is tantamount to disobedience, for the self and human concerns have pushed into the background of the mind the reality and claims of God. 2–6 Remember the wilderness and God’s presence there. The desolation of the wilderness is in stark contrast to the richness of the promised land. God had led his
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