As the Heart Turns – Memorize Deuteronomy 30:17

The direction your heart turns can make a big difference. Memorize Deuteronomy 30:17 with us this week to see how the sequence works.

Memorize this week

“But if your heart turns away, and you will not hear, but are drawn away to worship other gods and serve them,”
Deuteronomy 30:17 (ESV)

The Sequence

First, the choice was set up (Deuteronomy 30:15).

• Life or death

Then, we heard the good news (Deuteronomy 30:16).

• If obey, then blessed

Now, the other shoe begins to drop (Deuteronomy 30:17).

• But if you don’t

Next week we’ll learn the conclusion of that statement (Deuteronomy 30:18).

But . . . but

As you memorize verse 17 this week, remember there are 2 “but”s:

• But if

and

• But are

It’s also helpful to notice the subjects of the three phrases in this verse.

• Your heart
• You
• [You]

Then learn the three verb phrases.

• Turns away
• Will not hear
• Are drawn away

Finally, put it all together:

“But if your heart turns away, and you will not hear, but are drawn away to worship other gods and serve them,”

Only 3 to Go

Verse 17 is a short verse, especially compared to last week’s verse 16. Continue working on both and reviewing all the verses you’ve learned so far. After this week, we only have three verses left to learn.

Whether you have memorized all the verses or are only reading along, we pray that you are being blessed by your time with God through these words.

Download this week’s study guide here: “If Your Heart Turns Away”

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