13 The Death of Moses [Deuteronomy 34]
The Bible passage: [Deuteronomy 34]
The Story:
When the people of Israel neared the land of Caanan (the Promised Land), Moses went to the top of Mount Pisgah, which faces the city of Jericho. From there, God showed Moses all of the land.
God said to Moses, “This is the land that I promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I promised to give it to their descendants. I will let you see the land, but you will not get to cross over into it.”
Moses died there on the mountain and God buried Moses there. No one ever knew where his grave was.
Moses lived 120 years. His eyes were not weak and he still had all of his vitality.
The people mourned there for Moses for 30 days, then the weeping and mourning ended.
Joshua was filled with the spirit of wisdom, because Moses had laid his hands on him. The Israelites obeyed Joshua and did as the Lord had commanded Moses.
The Bible says that no other prophet ever came along that was like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. He was unparalleled for all of the signs and wonders that the Lord sent him to do in Egypt and for all the mighty acts of power that He performed in the sight of all Israel.
The Lessons:
- In the Bible, laying on of hands is a physical action that denotes a spiritual meaning. In this case, it is used to pass on leadership from Moses to Joshua. It is also used in bestowing a blessing or for healing purposes.
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