The whole Law was to be read to all the people every seven years, so that they would learn to fear the Lord. This means to know that it is the Lord who determines our future, and how He expects us to live. This was to be read to all the people, including foreigners in the land. It was always the plan that the kingdom of God should encompass all people. There is a lot of talk about respecting other religions etc. We have a duty to give the good news to all people. If we do not we are denying them something good, and we are going against God's plan.
God knew that the people would soon rebel against Him. This should make it abundantly clear that the Law was not intended to bring salvation, rather it was there to make us aware of sin. The purpose of the Law was to prepare people for receiving salvation.
God then assures Joshua that He would be with him.
Moses communicates what will happen to the nation in the form of a song, which we will look at tomorrow. God knows what is going to happen, nothing takes Him by surprise. However, this does not take away our responsibility.
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