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Deuteronomy 14-15

PASTOR MARSHALL OCHS | AUGUST 2, 2026

In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from Deuteronomy 14-15, which emphasizes that God's people are called to live differently because they belong to Him, allowing their identity in Christ to shape how they treat their bodies, consume food, handle money, care for others, and order their lives. The sermon highlights that the Old Testament instructions point to enduring principles of holiness, generosity, and Sabbath rhythms, ultimately calling believers to choose God in every area of daily life by living with open-handed compassion, grateful worship, and the confidence that they are chosen and forgiven.

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Deuteronomy 14-15
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  1. What areas of your daily life most clearly reflect that you belong to God, and where do you need to grow in living differently from the world?

  2. How can you honor God with your body in both your actions and the way you respond to grief, suffering, or loss?

  3. In what ways can your eating habits become a reminder that you belong to Christ rather than simply an act of consumption?

  4. Is there anything in your lifestyle that has begun to "consume you" instead of helping you honor God? What practical changes could you make?

  5. How does viewing generosity—not obligation—as the heart behind giving change your perspective on your finances?

  6. When you encounter someone in need, is your first instinct generosity or hesitation? What does that reveal about your heart?

  7. Jesus connected a "healthy eye" with generosity. How would you describe your outlook toward others when it comes to sharing your resources?

  8. What rhythms of rest, margin, or Sabbath do you currently practice, and how do they help you trust God instead of relying only on yourself?

  9. Which of the three areas highlighted in the conclusion—your diet, your finances, or your calendar—is the most difficult for you to fully surrender to God? Why?

  10. The message concludes by reminding us that we are chosen and forgiven. How should that identity shape the way you approach every decision this week, whether in your words, deeds, or daily habits?