Exposition of the Song of Moses

Read Ezekiel 39:21-29
 
Prov. 2:4-5 says that we must search the truth of God as for silver or hidden treasure.  Deut. 32 is one of those “hidden treasures” for most people.  It is tucked away in the end of Deuteronomy; it is said to be a “song”; and it is not understood simply in a cursory reading.  Thus many believers have never heard of it and certainly have little appreciation for the gems it contains.  Our plan is to spend the next few Saturday’s mining for the prophetic truth contained in this Song and in the end we will understand why this song is sung in the days of the seventh angel, when the mystery of God is fulfilled (Rev. 10:7; 15:3-4).

There is another song in the Pentateuch sometimes called the Song of Moses, though it is not said to have been written by Moses.  It is the song of victory at the crossing of the Red Sea (Ex. 15:1-21).  Some think this song is the kind of song that would be sung in Revelation when victory finally comes over the beast.  But that is a coincidental connection to the event; Deut. 32 is an actual prophesy that finds its fulfilment in Revelation.  In Ezek. 39:21-29 the prophet predicted that the time would come when everyone would understand what God had been doing with Israel.

23 The Gentiles shall know that the house of Israel went into captivity for their iniquity; because they were unfaithful to Me, therefore I hid my face from them.  I gave them into the hand of their enemies, and they all fell by the sword.24. According to their uncleanness and according to their transgressions I have dealt with them, and hidden My face from them.  28 then they shall know that I am the Lord their God, who sent them into captivity among the nations, but also brought them back to their land, and left none of them captive any longer.

What Ezekiel says will finally be understood both by the nations and by Israel is what was predicted in the Song of Moses in Deut. 32.  The Song predicts Israel’s rebellion against God, even before they enter the land.  It then predicts the terrible judgment they will bear.  And then it says that God will not destroy them completely but will restore them to the land.  The point here is that this Song of Moses in Deut. 32 perfectly fits what is happening at the end of the great tribulation when Christ returns!  It will be sung joyously at this time.

In addition note this comparison of the two passages.  They are a match!

Deut 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, A God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He.

Rev. 15:3 They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: “Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the saints!

We are hopeful our exposition of Deut. 32 will yield precious gems of truth and grace!