1. An Introduction to Deuteronomy Covenant Renewal Through the Bible in a Year Xavier Reyna, Director Ben Compere, Editor Wayman Lim, Choir Director Susan Turner, Prayer Warrior February 7, 2016 “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 “Deuteronomy is more than a restatement of the covenant, and the laws of Exodus and Numbers, though many of these laws find new expression here. Deuteronomy is, rather, an exposition of the covenant in a new setting.” n Arnold and Beyer, “Encountering the Old Testament”

2. We Will Look Briefly at These Topics Lesson Introduction Importance Deuteronomy & the Canon Deuteronomy and the OT Deuteronomy and the NT Deuteronomy and Jesus Analysis Summary Themes Exposition Application Agenda “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 “Deuteronomy is intended to formalize the covenant that Israel entered into with the Lord at Sinai. Additionally, it provides a broader understanding of the covenant and the calls for the people to live in obedience to God’s laws.” n Hill and Walton, “A Survey of the Old Testament”

3. Deuteronomy Teaches Us To Lesson “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 Continually renew our Covenant with the Lord

4. An Introduction to a Book of the Bible Provides Three Things: 1.Information: general information about the book 2.Insights: to enhance a more detailed study of the book 3.Incentive: whets your appetite to pursue further study of the book Introduction “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

5. The Fifth Book of the Old Testament Has Several Names The Hebrew name is דְּבָרִים‎, Devarim is the first word in the book. It means “these are the words”. Our English name, Deuteronomy, comes from the Greek translation of Deut. 17:18 which misunderstands the phrase ‘ a copy of the law’ as second law (to deuteronomion touto) In reality Deuteronomy is not a second law but an amplification and advancement of the covenant text given to Moses and Israel at Sinai nearly 40 years earlier Introduction “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

6. Deuteronomy Has Greatly Influenced the Writers of the Rest of Scripture Importance The first of the prophetic books with Israel’s greatest prophet, Moses, and therefore has influenced almost all of the major and minor prophets with emphasis on blessing and judgment for keeping or disobeying the covenant The historical books (Joshua – Esther) bear witness to its influence due to the struggle with idolatry It is the third most quoted Old Testament book in the New Testament – 50 times. Jesus quoted from Deuteronomy seven times: three times during his wilderness temptation by the devil “Deuteronomy is arguably the most influential book of the Old Testament.” h G.J. Wenham, “Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Pentateuch” “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

7. Deuteronomy Is Part of the Pentateuch (First Five Books of the Bible ) The Pentateuch is referred to in Scripture as the “Law” or the “Books of Moses.” Canon “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

8. Deuteronomy Must Be Interpreted in Context of the Pentateuch to be Properly Understood Pentateuch PromiseRenewal Presence Holiness Testing “not one of those who saw my glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness but who disobeyed me and tested me ten times— not one of them will ever see the land I promised on oath to their ancestors.” Numbers 14:22,23 (NIV) Genesis as Prologue Deuteronomy as Epilogue “Deuteronomy… brings the Pentateuch to a climatic conclusion.” f G. J. Wenham, “Exploring the Old Testament: A guide to the Pentateuch”

9. The Content of the Pentateuch TextContent : Notice the emphasis on the “Covenant” Genesis 1-11Creation, fall, judgment Genesis 12-50Selection of Abraham, covenant promise (12:1-3),and providential preservation of his family ExodusMiraculous deliverance of Yahweh’s people from bondage in Egypt, covenant relationship expanded to Israel as His people at Sinai and giving of the law as a theocratic charter for Israel and the tabernacle as a symbol of God’s indwelling presence. LeviticsExpansion of the covenant law for the purpose of holiness among the people of Yahweh since he will dwell in their midst NumbersTesting, purging and purifying of Yahweh’s people in the Sinai wilderness wandering DeuteronomyCovenant renewal and the expounding of law preparing the second generation of Yahweh’s people for entry into the land of promise. Canon “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

10. Deuteronomy Continues Old Testament History Begun in Genesis Deuteronomy & OT Deuteronomy “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

11. Deuteronomy Occurs During Two Months Creation Canaan “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 Deuteronomy & OT

12. Deuteronomy Takes Place on the Plains of Moab Egypt Exodus 1-11 Sinai Exodus 19-40 Numbers 1-10 Sinai to Kadesh Numbers 10:11-12:16 Kadesh Numbers 13:1-20:21 Egypt to Sinai Exodus 12-18 Kadesh to Moab Numbers 20:22-21:35 Moab Numbers 22:1-36:13 Deuteronomy 1-36 Deuteronomy & OT

13. Deuteronomy is the Third Most Quoted Old Testament Book by New Testament Authors Deuteronomy & NT “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

14. Deuteronomy Is Quoted 50 times in 12 New Testament Books Quotes Section of BibleExodus Quotes Gospels27 Acts3 Paul’s Epistles 15 General Epistles 5 Total50 “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 Deuteronomy & NT “Few books of the Old Testament have had as great an impact on the authors of the New Testament as Deuteronomy.” Dillard and Longman, “An Introduction to the Old Testament” NT BookQuotes Matthew13 Mark8 Romans8 Luke6 Hebrews4 Acts3 1 Corinthians2 Galatians2 James1 1 Timothy1 Ephesians1 2 Corinthians1 Grand Total50

15. Deuteronomy is One of Jesus’ Favorite Books QuotesDeuteronomy & Jesus “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 Old Testament BookJesus Quotes Psalms11 Deuteronomy7 Isaiah7 Exodus6 Leviticus4 Hosea3 Genesis2 Micah1 Malachi1 Daniel1 Zechariah1 Jeremiah1 Total45 At the end of his forty days in the wilderness Jesus quotes the book of Deuteronomy three times (8:3; 6:16; 6:13) to rebuff the devil’s temptations. And the tempter came and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.’” Matt. 4:3,4

16. Deuteronomy Foretells the Coming of a Prophet Like Moses QuotesDeuteronomy & Jesus “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 The LORD said to me, ‘They have spoken well. I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. Deut. 18:18 By the End of Deuteronomy the Prophet Had Not Arrived Since that time no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face….. Deut. 34:10 Luke Contends Jesus is the Prophet For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells you. Luke 3:22

17. Muslims Claim Mohammed is “the Prophet” Let Us Reason Ministries gives a thorough refutation of this claim 1.Mohammed could not possibly be “the prophet” 2.Jesus is the only one who could be “the prophet” (32 parallels between Jesus & Moses) Let Us Reason Ministries’ web site: http://www.letusreason.org/islam2.htm QuotesDeuteronomy & Jesus “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

18. Jesus’ Words and Actions Reminds Us of Moses Jesus spent time in the wilderness just like Moses Jesus fed Israel with bread just like Moses Jesus provided life-giving water just like Moses Jesus spoke God’s “law” from a mountain just like Moses Jesus was perceived to be a prophet just like Moses Peter connects Jesus with Mosaic prophet described in Deuteronomy 18 in his sermon in Acts 3:11-26 Stephen does the same in his speech to the Sanhedrin (Acts 7, especially verse 37) QuotesDeuteronomy & Jesus “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

19. Deuteronomy Is Organized Around Three Sermons of Moses I.Prologue (1:1-5) II.First Sermon (1:6 -4:43) What God has done for Israel III.Second Sermon of Moses (4:44-26:19) What God expects of Israel IV.Third Sermon of Moses (27:1-30:20) What God will do for Israel V.Epilogue (Chapters 31:1-34:12) Analysis “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

20. Deuteronomy Expanded I.Prologue (1:1-5) II.First Sermon: What God has done for Israel (1:6-4:43) III.Second Sermon: What God expects of Israel (4:44-26:19) A.Introduction to the Law of God (4:44-49) B.Exposition of the Ten Commandments (5:1-11:32) C.Exposition of Additional Laws (12:1-26:19) IV.Third Sermon: What God will do for Israel (27:1-30:20) A.Ratification of the covenant – curses and blessings (27:1-28:68) B.Institution of the covenant (29:1-30:20) V.Epilogue - Succession (Chapters 31:1-34:12) Analysis “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

21. Summary of the Book of Deuteronomy Summary Israel is camped on the plains of Moab just east of the Jordan River, poised to enter the promised land. The generation that came out of Egypt has all died except for Moses, whose death is imminent, and Joshua, an obedient spy and Moses’ successor and Caleb the only other obedient spy. Moses preaches three sermons which review (Chs.1-3), expand (Chs.4-30), and finally renew (Chs.31-34) the covenant the Lord had made with the exodus generation at Mt. Sinai (Horeb). These sermons exhort Israel to be faithful to the covenant so that it may go well with them in the land of promise. “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 “It is divine instruction – laid on the heart, encouraged, motivated and explained.” I P.D. Miller, “Deuteronomy”

22. Themes in Deuteronomy Themes “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 The prophetic office of Moses The Promised Land Blessing for obedience; curses for disobedience The exclusiveness of the relationship with the Lord “The general theme of Deuteronomy can be comprehensively stated in a simple sentence: it is a call to the service of one God by an elect people centered around one sanctuary, through obedience to the law in the land which God has given.” v v A.D.H. Mayes, “Deuteronomy”

23. The Prophetic Office of Moses Deuteronomy begins “These are the words of Moses” indicating Moses is the spokesman for God (1:1) Moses proclaimed to them “all that the Lord had commanded” (1:3) The Lord will in the future raise up a prophet like Moses (18:14-22) Deuteronomy ends stating that no prophet has arisen like Moses (34:10) Themes “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 “The prophetic role… was not simply to announce the word of God, but to persuade men of its living force, to call them to obedience, and also to warn them of the consequences of falling away from the intimacy of the covenant relationship. N P.C. Craigie, “Deuteronomy”

24. The Promised Land The word land as it refers to the land of promise appears 120 times in Deuteronomy The land is most often called –The land which I swore to your forefathers –The land the Lord God gives you –The land you shall possess –The land that flows with milk and honey The Promised Land is often referred to as their destination and contrasted with Egypt, the land of their journey’s origin Themes “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 “Deuteronomy promises the new land to the Israelites 69 times. Philip Yancey “See, I have placed the land before you; go in and possess the land which the LORD swore to give to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to them and their descendants after them.” Deut. 1:8

25. Blessings for Obedience; Curses for Disobedience Historical Precedents Opens with review of recent history (1:9-3:29) –Report of the 12 spies: disobedience / punishment –Defeat of kings Heshbon and Og: obedience / blessing Closes with death of Moses (32:48-52; 34:1-10) –Moses death prior to entering Promised Land due to his disobedience Themes “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 “The core of the book is thus envisaged as a covenant document that defines the relationship between God and Israel. It binds them to be God’s loyal subjects promising them prosperity if they are obedient and punishment if they go their own way.” n G.J. Wenham, “Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Pentateuch”

26. Blessings for Obedience; Curses for Disobedience Classic Passage (27:9-28:68) Curses from Mt. Ebal (27:9-26) Blessings from Mt. Gerizim (28:1-14) Curses for disobedience (28:15-68) Themes “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 “The core of the book is thus envisaged as a covenant document that defines the relationship between God and Israel. It binds them to be God’s loyal subjects promising them prosperity if they are obedient and punishment if they go their own way.” n G.J. Wenham, “Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Pentateuch”

27. Blessings for Obedience; Curses for Disobedience General Passages that refer to this theme are too numerous to list This theme appears to be woven into the very fabric of the text Deuteronomy seems to emphasize the blessing for obedience much more that punishment for disobedience Themes “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 “ So you shall keep His statutes and His commandments which I am giving you today, that it may go well with you and with your children after you, and that you may live long on the land which the LORD your God is giving you for all time.” Deut. 4:40

28. Exclusiveness of Relationship with the Lord 1 st Commandment: “no other gods before me” (5:7) 2 nd Commandment: “not make for yourself an idol” (5:8) The Shema: “love God with all your…” (6:4,5) Ten times we are told to “love God” (6:6; 10:12; 11:1,13,22; 13:3; 19:9; 30:6,16,20) –Love is not an emotional response but a decision to serve Themes “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 “Anything which may compromise the Lordship of Yahweh for Israel must be ruthlessly cast from her midst.” A..D.H. Mayes, “Deuteronomy”

29. Exclusiveness of Relationship with the Lord Fear the Lord only (4:32-40; 6:13,14; 8:19; 10:12-14; 11:16; 13:4; 32:29) Idolatry prohibited (4:15-31; 12:4, 29-31;16:21-17:7; 18:9- 13; 23:17,18; 27:15; 29:18, 25-28; 30:17; 31:15,16; 32:21) Destroy idols (12:2,3; 13:6-14) Themes “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 “Anything which may compromise the Lordship of Yahweh for Israel must be ruthlessly cast from her midst.” A..D.H. Mayes, “Deuteronomy”

30. Prologue Introduces the Setting for the Entire Book Task: Moses expounds the law to all Israel as commanded by the Lord (1:1,3,5) Location: Plains of Moab – poised to enter the promised land (1:2,5) Reason: train the “new” generation - reminder of the wilderness wanderings (1:2) Date – 40 years after leaving Egypt (1:3) Exposition Prologue 1:1-5 “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 “It [Deuteronomy] is a collection of well-constructed, brilliantly illustrated sermons, based on the message given initially by God to Moses soon after he left Egypt… Now they are about to enter new territory; their lifestyle must change from that of desert nomads to permanent citizens who will be making their home in a different and vulnerable environment.” Raymond Brown, “The Message of Deuteronomy” R 1:1-5

31. What God Has Done for Israel A Summary of the Book of Numbers Appointment of leaders to assist Moses (1:9-18) Reminder of wasted opportunity with the spies report of the land at Kadesh-barnea (1:19-46) Reminder of God’s care of them for 40 years in the wilderness (2:1-3:29) Exhortation to “remember” the covenant (4:1-43) Exposition First Sermon 1:6-4:43 “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 “Moses reaches into the past to remind the people of two undeniable facts in their history: (1) the moral judgment of God upon Israel’s unbelief, and (2) the deliverance and provision of God during times of obedience.” Wilkinson and Boa, “Talk Thru the Old Testament” R 4:32-40

32. What God Expects of Israel The Covenant Stipulations Based on the themes in the Exhortation (4:1-43) General statements about covenant law –Moral instruction (Chs. 5-11) Contains the “Ten Commandments” (5:6-21) and the Shema (6:4,5) Specific application of the law to Israelite society –Religious ceremonial instruction (Chs. 12-16) Sacrifices, tithes and feasts –Civil instruction (Chs. 17-26) Criminal, property and warfare laws; family behavior Exposition “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 Second Sermon 4:44 - 26:19 “The second discourse covers the specific requirements of the covenant, adapting the laws of Exodus to the new situation which would prevail after they had entered the Promised Land.” Nelson’s Complete Book of bible Maps and Charts R 26:16-19

33. Chapters 12-26 Seem to be Organized Around the Ten Commandments Main IssuesRegarding GodRegarding Humans AuthorityCommandment 1 Chapter 12 Commandment 5 16:18-18:22 DignityCommandment 2 Chapter 12 Commandment 6,7,8 19:1-24:7 CommitmentCommandment 3 13:1-14:21 Commandment 9 24:8-16 Rights & PrivilegesCommandment 1 14:22-16:17 Commandment 10 24:17-26:15 Exposition “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 Second Sermon 4:44 - 26:19 “The second speech (4:44-26:19) restates the covenant laws originally presented in Exodus 20-23. The Ten Commandments need to be specifically applied to the people’s new life in the promised land instead of their wilderness lives.” Arnold and Beyer, “Encountering the Old Testament”

34. What God Will Do for Israel The Renewal Ceremony Preserving laws for the future (27:1-8) Covenant sanctions: blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience of the covenant (27:9-28:68) Charge to be faithful to obey the covenant (29:1- 30:20) –Israel’s future exile and restoration Exposition “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 Third Sermon 27:1 – 30:20 “He [Moses] predicts what will befall Israel in the near future (blessings and curses) and in the distant future dispersion among the nations and eventual return.” Nelson’s Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts R 30:19-20

35. Location of Mts. Ebal and Gerizim Moab Numbers 22:1-36:13 Deuteronomy 1-36 Mts. Ebal and Gerizim Deuteronomy 27-28 Exposition “When you cross the Jordan, these shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. Deut. 27:12 For the curse, these shall stand on Mount Ebal: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali. Deut. 27:13

36. Epilogue to Deuteronomy Joshua Succeeds Moses as Leader of Israel (31:1-29) Exposition Epilogue 31:1 - 34:12 “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 “ Then Moses called to Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, ‘Be strong and courageous, for you shall go with this people into the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.’” v Deuteronomy 31:7,8

37. Epilogue to Deuteronomy Exposition Epilogue 31:1 - 34:12 “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 Song of Moses (32:1-47) Blessing of Moses (33:1-29) –On all tribes except Simeon and Issachar Since that time no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face, for all the signs and wonders which the LORD sent him to perform in the land of Egypt against Pharaoh, all his servants, and all his land, and for all the mighty power and for all the great terror which Moses performed in the sight of all Israel. Deuteronomy 34:10-12

38. Epilogue to Deuteronomy The Death of Moses (34:1-12) Exposition Epilogue 31:1 - 34:12 “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 Then the LORD said to him, “This is the land I promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob when I said, ‘I will give it to your descendants.’ I have let you see it with your eyes, but you will not cross over into it.” And Moses the servant of the LORD died there in Moab, as the LORD had said. He buried him in Moab, in the valley opposite Beth Peor, but to this day no one knows where his grave is. v Deuteronomy 34:4-6

39. Epilogue to Deuteronomy The End of the Book of Deuteronomy Uniqueness of Moses’ ministry –Knew the Lord face to face –Performed signs and wonders in Egypt and before all Israel Exposition Epilogue 31:1 - 34:12 “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 Since that time no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face, for all the signs and wonders which the LORD sent him to perform in the land of Egypt against Pharaoh, all his servants, and all his land, and for all the mighty power and for all the great terror which Moses performed in the sight of all Israel. Deuteronomy 34:10-12 R 34:1-12

40. Deuteronomy, Covenant, Land and Purpose Application “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 The purpose of Deuteronomy was to renew the covenant so that Israel would live blessedly in the Promised Land This blessed life was not an end in itself but the means for Israel to display the love and mercy of the Lord to the nations around them “The purpose of covenant in the Hebrew Bible … was never simply that the creator wanted to have Israel as a special people, irrespective of the fate of the rest of the world. The purpose of the covenant was that, through this means, the creator would address and save his entire world. The call of Abraham was designed to undo the sin of Adam.” N.T. Wright

41. Deuteronomy and the Nations (Deuteronomy 4:5-8) Application “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the LORD my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession of it. Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the LORD our God is near us whenever we pray to him? And what other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws as this body of laws I am setting before you today?

42. Deuteronomy and Us Application “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5 Similarly, we as followers of Jesus should not consider our blessings as something to keep to ourselves We need to realize that our response to being blessed is to bless those around us and thereby attract them to our God “… yet another benefit of keeping the law: what we today would call evangelism. The purity of the Israelites would serve as an example to the nations around them, who would thus be attracted to the true God.” C Philip Yancey

43. An introduction to a book of the Bible should provide the reader with: a.General information about the book b.Insight to enhance a more detailed study of the book c.Incentive pursue further study of the book d.None of the above e.All of the above (i.e. a., b. and c.) Test “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

44. The main theme of Deuteronomy is a.God’s judgment on the idolatrous Canaanites b.Renewal of the covenant with the new generation c.The coming of a prophet like Moses d.Explanation of the ten commandments e.Curses and blessings Test “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

45. Deuteronomy takes place a.In the wilderness b.On the plains of Moab c.In the promised land d.On the banks of the Jordan River e.On Mount Nebo Test “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

46. Moses delivered these words over what period of time? a.Forty days and forty nights b.Seven weeks c.During the Passover d.Two months e.On the day of atonement Test “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

47. Deuteronomy was originally addressed to: a.Tribal leaders of Israel b.Levites and Aaronic priests c.Canaanite princes d.“New” generation of Israelites e.None of the above Test “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

48. Which of these people play a prominent role in Deuteronomy? a.Moses b.Aaron c.Joshua d.Miriam e.None of the above Test “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

49. Deuteronomy is centered around? a.Retelling of law given at Mt. Sinai b.Idolatry in the promised land c.Passing the covenant to the children d.Three sermons of Moses e.Conclusion of the Pentateuch Test “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5

50. What is the name of Deuteronomy in the Hebrew Bible? a.“The book of blessings and curses” b.“The three sermons of Moses” c.“Moses the prophet like no other” d.“Theses are the words” e.“Preparations to enter the land” Test “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4,5