Deuteronomy

Renewal of the Love covenant 

He covenanted with his people.

First impression:                                                              

1.What do I see in this book that’s tells me about the Original Reader

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

The pivot of their story where they trust the scouts more than God

Afraid of the giants 1.28

They still want to go back to Egypt

No reason to doubt him – he has shown his faithfulness, his care, his promises doing miracles – but the people still doubt the character and walked in unbelief ( Jo)

2. What do I see in this book that tells me about the author

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Most scholars would still reason it to be Moses who wrote this book (NB.p.53) He is now an old man, app 120 years old.

He is summarizing the history again. He is in a way telling his farewell story. Almost the entire book is his voice we are reading.

Moses urge a new generation to move forward with God. It is Moses final words

I was questioning it if there is an other author also, since Moses death is recorded, and he could not have done that himself. Ch. 34.6

He wants to tell them God is faithful to the promise he gave to Abraham.

3. What are the main themes, and repeated ideas in this book, and what else is a one sentence summery of the “main idea”?                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

“Devote yourself wholeheartedly to God” SVB p.225

In the introduction to this book it says that in some ways it is similar to other book about Kings from the same period – it is an agreement between the KING and His people!

Ch-1-4 is about what he ha done

Ch.4.44-27.1 What God expected of Israel

Ch.27- 34.12 What God will do.

One sentence. Moses farewell book. God is repeating the blessing that will come on Israel if they obey, and the curse if they don’t.

4. What is the primary reason for this book was written

A renewal of Gods covenant with his people – to make sure the young generation knows it.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Still they refused to trust the Lord 1.32

Believed the reports more than in His promise

Sermon of ratification in ch 28 – the heaven and earth are witnessing. Is an expression that the covenant is legal – has witnesses.

Theme tracing:                                                                                                                                                                                               

5.What does the book show about the character and nature of God?                                                                                                   

I will be with you.

If they obey – he will keep His part of the covenant ch.4.1-4.

Those who seek Him find him. Ch.4.29

Cares like a father – 1.31

Believes in the new generation 1.39

He keeps his part of the covenant ch.7.9, – but man fail again and again.

He is behind His words – and they create life. Ch. 32.47

6.What does this book show about God´s redemptive plan for mankind?                                                                                           

Moses/Jesus, ch.18: 15-19 – there will come a prophet like Moses – and Jesus

The covenants foreshadow the final covenant God made with man through Jesus.

Rom Jo’s lecture:

Moses was the leader of the 12 twelve tribes – Jesus leader of twelve disciples

Moses meditated Old Covenant – Jesus meditated New Covenant

Moses founded the kingdom of Israel – Jesus founded the kingdom of God

No other prophet equated Moses –Jesus compares and surpasses Moses

2.cor 3.7-9, Rom. 8.3

New covenant  - sins removed and eternal forgiveness. Hebr.10.11-12.

How will he do that? because it says : “ I will write the law on their heart. Jer.31.33

In ch 8.3 People do not live by bread alone, rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord – this subject is referred to in Joh.6.32-36,

In ch 10.12-13 we see the same verse as Jesus is quoting in Matt 22.37-38 as the first and most important command. (Also similar in ch. 13.3)

In ch. 18.17 Moses tells about a prophet will be raised up and tell the people everything – Joh.4.25-26.

When I read about the yoke that God describes here is in big contrast to the yoke Jesus talks about in Matt.11.29-30, which will be easy to bear. Amen!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Application questions                                                                                                                                                                                 

7.Personal application:

Is till have to learn to trust God. My devotion book (Jesus Calling. Sarah Young) for Thursday really talked to me – about “trust me enough” the verses referred to was Psalm 37.3-6, Phil 4.19 – some of my favorite verses  - and I felt they came straight to me only. Thank you Lord

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

8.Point of passion:

Praying out of this book this weekend will be specially for the doctor and his family – my good friend – who by the calling of God, started to work on this important issue to change the law, so will as health works to say no to still will have then possibility to say no to preform treatment which has a matter of conscience.