Why should I obey God?
Obedience isn't about earning love - it's about responding to it. Discover the joy of following God.
15 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Moses Urges Obedience
Deuteronomy 4 is Moses' impassioned call for Israel to obey God's commands, warning against idolatry, recalling Sinai's formless voice, establishing cities of refuge, and introducing the law's formal ...
The Fall of Israel
Hoshea, Israel's last king, becomes Assyria's vassal but conspires with Egypt and stops paying tribute. Assyria besieges Samaria for three years and deports Israel. The chapter explains why: they fear...
Love, Obey, and Teach
Deuteronomy 11 urges Israel to love the LORD by remembering His mighty acts, warns about consequences of obedience and disobedience, and establishes teaching practices and a ceremony of blessing and c...
The Call of Abram
God calls Abram to leave his homeland with promises of blessing. Abram obeys but stumbles in Egypt, yet God protects His covenant purposes.
Frogs, Gnats, and Flies
Exodus 8 records three plagues—frogs, gnats, and flies—each increasing in intensity and demonstrating God's power over Egypt's gods while Pharaoh's heart grows harder with each deliverance.
Laws for Justice, Sabbath, and Festivals
God provides laws promoting justice, rest, and worship. These commands address court proceedings, care for enemies, Sabbath rest for all creation, and the three annual festivals that would shape Israe...
Be Holy Because I Am Holy
Leviticus 19 is often called the "heart of Leviticus," containing wide-ranging ethical commands touching every aspect of life. The repeated refrain "I am the LORD" grounds all behavior in God's charac...
If My People Would Only Listen
A festival psalm with God Himself speaking, calling Israel to listen and obey. The contrast between what God offers and what Israel forfeits through stubbornness makes this a powerful call to wholehea...
Isaiah's Symbolic Act Against Egypt and Cush
God commands Isaiah to walk naked and barefoot for three years as a sign that Egypt and Cush will be led away captive by Assyria. Those who trusted in these nations will be dismayed—only the Lord de...
Marriage, Divorce, and the Rich Young Man
Jesus teaches on the permanence of marriage, blesses children, and encounters a rich young man who cannot give up his wealth. He promises rewards for those who leave everything to follow Him, while wa...
Lord of the Sabbath and the Sermon on the Plain
Jesus declares Himself Lord of the Sabbath and chooses His twelve apostles. In the Sermon on the Plain, He teaches the Beatitudes and calls His followers to radical love—even love for enemies—grou...
The Light of the World and the Truth That Sets Free
Jesus declares Himself the light of the world, promising that whoever follows Him won't walk in darkness. He debates with Jewish leaders about His identity and testimony. He proclaims that the truth s...
The True Vine
Jesus describes Himself as the true vine and His Father as the vinedresser. Branches must abide in Him to bear fruit; apart from Him we can do nothing. He commands His disciples to love one another an...
The Jerusalem Council
The early church faces its first major theological crisis: must Gentiles follow Jewish law to be saved? The council's decision preserves the gospel of grace and affirms unity in Christ.
Humble Yourselves
Peter's final chapter addresses elders with pastoral instruction, calls all to humility and trust in God, warns about the devil's schemes, and closes with encouragement that suffering will be followed...
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