Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy → “second law.” Written to the second generation (children of the Exodus who wandered for 40 years).
Theme: Remembrance Key Scripture: 10:12-13
Chapters 1-4: Moses tells the story of the deliverance from Egypt and how Israel came to be where they are now. Chapters 4-28: Moses tells the moral of the story. Reviews the law that was passed down and its three aspects: moral, ceremonial, and civil. Chapters 29-30: Moses prophesies the future of Israel. Chapters 31-34: Moses gives last words and passes leadership to Joshua.
Purposes:
- To show that Israel needed to be reminded.
- People need to be reminded more than they need to be instructed. - Samuel Johnson
- To show Israel’s preparation for entering, conquering, and possessing.
- To show God’s faithfulness to the generations.
- God’s vision is beyond one generation.
Messages:
- Love is the key to the kingdom of God.
- Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God with all their heart, mind, soul, and strength.
- The Word of God enables us to know what His will is.
- His will is in His word. As Israel understands His word, they will understand His will.