The events described in the book of Deuteronomy take place during the wilderness years between slavery in Egypt and entry into the land promised to them. But, the book itself was written long after this--and rewritten as crises in their life had to be faced.
We still face crises--national and personal. We still need to hear Moses' sermons and admonitions.
"Listen," he says to them--and to all who come after them, including us.
"Do what the Lord has commanded you to do. Teach your children to live this way. God's instruction for you is intended to help you have the kind of life that is best."
They get the gift first--here, land--and they respond by remembering who is the source of their gift.
Telling about the gift and the giver every day will help the people who hear us to know and to remember, and it certainly will help us to do the same.
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