2. I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:11 Fix these words of Mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Deuteronomy 11:18

3. Want to accept THE CHALLENGE? After you’ve memorized a passage on the list, email or tweet us at: thechallenge@firstmbchurch.org #FirstMBChallenge and let us know which passage you’ve memorized. Today’s passage: Deuteronomy 30:11-20 or 30:19-20

4. 1900 - 1875 BC* Joseph is sold by his brothers into slavery in Egypt, becomes ruler of all of Egypt, and is eventually reunited with his brothers. 1875 – 1450 BC The descendants of the 12 brothers (the Israelites) grew to over 1 million people… but also become slaves of the Pharaohs of Egypt. 1450 – 1410 BC Moses delivers Israel out of slavery and leads them (in the wilderness) for 40 years. * approximate dates

5. Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Choose life.

6. Deuteronomy 30:11-20 11-14You have a choice: God or the devil, good or evil. (And the right answer is obvious; it’s not complicated.)

7. Deuteronomy 30:11-20 11-14You have a choice: God or the devil, good or evil. (And the right answer is obvious; it’s not complicated.) 15-18Choosing God = blessing; turning away = destruction.

8. Deuteronomy 30:11-20 11-14You have a choice: God or the devil, good or evil. (And the right answer is obvious; it’s not complicated.) 15-18Choosing God = blessing; turning away = destruction. 19-21I (Moses) call heaven and earth as witnesses to your choice…. Now CHOOSE LIFE!

9. Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Choose life – eternal (heaven). I believe in and trust Jesus to forgive and save me. Choose life – today (earth). I choose each day to follow God and His ways.