Jesus prays for our sanctification, because we have a mission on earth, and in order for us to be useful toward that mission, we must be set apart from this world and be holy like Him.
Jesus is our good shepherd who has made full provision for our spiritual health. He asked the Father and send the Spirit to be our ever-present communication of God’s character to us.
Moses' exhortation concludes with the offer of the blessing for obedience and the curse for disobedience. Even though Israel would choose the pathway of disobedience, the LORD, the Rock, promises a future restoration and change of heart.