Sixth Sunday After The Epiphany
Lectionary Preaching Workbook
COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
Lesson 1: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (C)
We find here a theology which the New Testament would supplant. The claim here is that the choice between selfishness and righteousness is a choice of life and death. This is not without its truth. However, the promise here is that the Israelites, if they elect to be faithful to Yahweh, will be rewarded with prosperity and life. Otherwise, they can expect adversity and death.