The altars to the false gods, in the surrounding pagan nations, often contained elaborate designs. In Chapter 27 God’s children were instructed to build an altar out of stone. God didn’t want them to be distracted by their ornate surroundings. He wanted their attention to be drawn simply to Him, not their place of worship. Then, the people were commanded to live by God’s Word. Verse 10 says, "Therefore you shall obey the voice of the LORD your God, and observe His commandments and His statutes which I command you today." Let’s join Pastor Miller right now in our study today….