deuteronomy 2

Deuteronomy 2 & 3

PASTOR MARSHALL OCHS | JUNE 14, 2026

In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from Deuteronomy 2 and 3. These chapters contrast two generations of Israel: one marked by fear and unbelief that wandered and died in the wilderness, and another marked by faith and obedience that trusted God, conquered kings and giants, and inherited the Promised Land. Moses reminds the new generation that God rules over all nations, keeps His promises, and goes before His people, calling them to learn from the failures of the past and walk faithfully in the present. Even Moses could only lead them so far, pointing forward to the greater truth that inheritance ultimately comes through God's salvation, not through the Law alone.

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  1. Are you facing any “giants” – circumstances or decisions that seem too big or impossible to handle?  Has fear and doubt gripped your heart?

  2. Have you prayed and searched God’s Word for answers to these questions/challenges?

  3. Has God told you what to do, and you have resisted because it seemed too hard or contrary to how you wanted to handle it?

  4. Has disobeying God’s direct instructions to you cost you something?

  5. Has obedience when facing “giants” increased your faith and brought blessings into your life?

  6. Learning from others and our own times of disobedience and unbelief should compel us to walk differently moving forward.  How has the teaching of God’s Word in Deuteronomy spoken to your heart?

  7.  Sometimes the answer to our prayer is, “No.”  Has this happened to you?  How did you respond?

  8. This passage in Deuteronomy shows the difference between walking in fear and walking in faith.  Choosing faith leads to obedience, and obedience brings blessing.  When God works in our lives, we are called to share our testimony to encourage and strengthen the faith of others.  What is your story?  What giants has God overcome for you?  Are you willing to share it?  Be encouraged to testify to His goodness and provision in your life!