In Deuteronomy 8 Moses notes that God has been teaching and training the Israelites in obedience throughout the wilderness years. With this training, they have been equipped to continue following God when they reach the Promised Land.
An important tool in this training has been their daily ration of manna, designed to teach the people to trust in God, the source of their daily bread.
In the Promised Land, Moses explains, things would be easier for the Israelites in many respects. The manna would no longer appear, but food would be more plentiful. There would also be new challenges---in particular, they would be tempted to forget the source of their prosperity. They would need to walk closely with God and give him thanks for their blessings. If they stray from God and become like the Canaanites, Moses cautions, they will suffer the same fate as the Canaanites. God would play no favorites.
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