Books of the Bible - Deuteronomy

Where does the name “Deuteronomy” come from?

Deuteronomy means “second law”

What is the overarching theme of Deuteronomy?

Remembrance

Who was the audience of Deuteronomy?

The second generation of Israel, the ones who would enter the promised land

Who wrote Deuteronomy?

Moses

When was Deuteronomy written?

Around 15th century BC

What are the key verses of Deuteronomy?

Deuteronomy 10:12-13

 

“12 And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD, which I am commanding you today for your good?

How many chapters are in Deuteronomy?

34

What are the 4 main sections of Deuteronomy?

1. Chapters 1-4: Moses retells the story of the Jewish people’s journey from the exodus of Egypt to outskirts of Canaan

2. Chapters 5-28: Moses tells the moral of the story

3. Chapters 29-30: Moses prophesies over the future of Israel

4. Chapters 31-34: Moses’ last words and his passing over of leadership to Joshua

What are the 3 main purposes of Deuteronomy?

1. To show that Israel needed reminding of where they came from

2. To show Israel’s preparation to enter the promised land

3. To show God’s faithfulness to the generations

What are the 2 main messages of Deuteronomy?

1. Love is the key to the kingdom of God

2. The Word of God enables us to know what His will is