Invitation to the Old Testament 07: Deuteronomy

DEUTERONOMY: 

DEUTERONOMY Moses Lays Down the Law , Again

Introduction: 

Introduction Just before Israel entered the Promised Land, Moses gave his farewell addresses, which brought together the laws contained in Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers. This compilation of addresses makes-up the book of Deuteronomy. B. Deuteronomy is quoted more in the New Testament than any other Old Testament book. 21 NT books quote from it for a total of ca. 80 times.

Introduction: 

Introduction C. Jesus quoted from Deuteronomy more than any other Old Testament book. D. The book of Deuteronomy was to be read once every 7 years at the feast of Tabernacles. (31:10, 11)

Who wrote Deuteronomy?: 

Who wrote Deuteronomy? The author of Deuteronomy was Moses.

Why did God give us Deuteronomy?: 

Why did God give us Deuteronomy? The purpose of Deuteronomy is to instruct and expand the Law for a new generation.

What is the primary message of Deuteronomy?: 

What is the primary message of Deuteronomy? The themes of Deuteronomy are… Blessing for obedience Cursing for disobedience

What would an overview of Deuteronomy look like?: 

What would an overview of Deuteronomy look like? A. Moses' First Discourse (Historical) - 1-4 1. Route to Kadesh (1) 2. Rebellion since Kadesh (2-4) B. Moses' Second Discourse (Legal) - 5-26 1. Exposition of Moral Law (5-7) - 10 Commandments 2. Examples of Obedience (8-11) 3. Explanations for the Land (12-26) C. Moses' Third Discourse (Prophetic) - 27-30 1. Plans for the Future (27, 28) 2. Promise of Obedience (29, 30) D. Moses' Departure - 31-34

Specifics: 

Specifics God's relationship to His people is one of love rather than legalism. 4:37; 7:8, 13; 10:15; 33:3 For the believer, the basic requirement is love for God. 11:1, 13, 22; 13:3; 30:6, 16, 20 Israel's greatest peril was idolatry which was to be resisted and suppressed. 6:14, 15; 7:4; 8:19, 20; 11:16, 17; 13:2-12; 30:17, 18 God promises blessing for obedience and cursing for disobedience. 11:26-28; 28:1-14 (blessing) 28:15-68 (curse); 30:19, 20

Specifics: 

Specifics The characteristic admonition of this book is remember / forget not . 8:11 , 18 Deut. 2:1-23 - The nations Israel sought to avoid on her way to Canaan were nations related to her (Edom [vv. 4, 5] descendants of Esau; Moab and Ammon [v. 9] descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew). Since Israel was related to these nations, God didn't want her fighting them. G. Deut. 7:2 - Israel was to utterly destroy the inhabitants of Canaan.

Specifics: 

Specifics It took the nation 40 years to get to Moab near Mt. Nebo. 1. Deut. 1:2 says it should have taken 11 days to go from Horeb (Mt. Sinai) to Kadesh-Barnea . 2. The entire trip from Mt. Sinai to Mt. Nebo could have been made in 20 days. Disobedience was costly.

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EGYPT KADESH BARNEA SINAI EDOM MOUNT NEBO

Specifics: 

Specifics I. Deut. 8:11-17 - Israel was told not to forget God during her time of prosperity. Deut. 31:14 - Joshua is appointed as the new leader. Deut. 34:7 - Moses was 120 years old when he died and was buried by God.