Week 5: Sunday, November 13, 2011 DEUTERONOMY – “FAITHFUL LAST WORDS”
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“DISCOVERING THE UNREAD BESTSELLER” Week 5: Sunday, November 13, 2011 DEUTERONOMY – “FAITHFUL LAST WORDS” BACKGROUND TITLE: The Book of Deuteronomy derives its name from a Greek word meaning “_________ _____” (or more appropriately translated, “a _______ of this law”). AUTHOR: The Book of Deuteronomy is essentially a collection of ___________ delivered by _______ to the Israelite people. The duration was about ____ month just prior to Israel’s entry into the Promised Land. “These are the words Moses spoke to all Israel in the desert….” – (Deut. 1:1) SNAPSHOT: In recalling from Numbers, the tragic __________ in the ____________ a new ___________of Israelites now readies itself to enter into the Promised Land. This multitude had ____ experienced the ___________ __________ of the Red Sea crossing, nor had they received God’s ______ for _________ at Mount Sinai. As such, the Book contains a ______________ or a ________________ of the Sinai covenant (an _______________ of the Law, being the heart of the old covenant). All-in-all, it’s a time of ______________ the laws and principles given by God……so that the _____________ will know how God expects them to live In short, the Israelites were commanded to remember four things: (1) God’s ____________; (2) God’s ____________; (3) God’s __________; and, (4) God’s ____________. The first three chapters recap the trip from Egypt to their current location. Chapter 4 is a subsequent call to be faithful and obedient. Chapters 5 to 26 are a repetition of the law given at Mount Sinai. In doing so, _____________ are promised to those who ________ (see 5:29 & 6:17-19). Note the requirements to receiving God’s blessings. Remember to ___; keep the _______; and, _______. While blessings are promised to those who trust and obey, ___________ is promised to those who ___________ and __________ (see 11:16-17). The theme of blessings and curses continues in Chapters 27-30 (see esp. - Deut. 30:15-20). The remaining chapters talk about Joshua’s forthcoming succession, Moses’ final words to his people, and the great leader’s death. In the final chapter, Moses climbs Mount Pisgah, where the LORD shows him (at 120 years of age), the Promised Land he will never enter. Once seen, Moses dies in the presence of the LORD, and the final verses of the Book (34:5-12) read much like an obituary. (Side note - It is believed that this last chapter was written by Moses’ successor, Joshua). THE PURPOSE OF DEUTERONOMY IN THE BIBLE KEY THEME: “__________ lest you ___________” is a key theme in the Book. Moses emphasizes the danger of ________________ because it leads to ____________ and ______________. The people of Israel are told to remember two important truths: (1) that when they ___________, such prosperity comes from God; and, (2) when they _____________, God will discipline them, just as He did the previous generation. With an emphasis on “___________”, the people are told to “_______” (50 times) and to “_______________________” (177 times) all from a heart of “love” (21 times). Generally, from Genesis to Numbers, God speaks and prepares His servant Moses, while in Deuteronomy, Moses brings God’s message to the people. Remembering what God ______ – Deuteronomy 7:18-19 and 8:2-5 Remembering their/our _____ condition – Deuteronomy 5:15 / 15:15 / 16:12 / 24:18 / 24:22 Compare this with our life “__________ Christ” – Ephesians 2:12-13 Deuteronomy presents two timeless truths: Because of what God has ________, we should have ________ and ____________ Him; Because of what God _____________, we should __________carefully and _______ completely. THE COMMON THREAD OF JESUS : The most obvious portrait can be found in Deuteronomy 18:15 – “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You must listen to him” Also, when asked about the greatest commandment in the Law, Jesus combined the words of Deuteronomy ______ and the words of Leviticus ________ LIFE LESSONS FROM DEUTERONOMY FOR TODAY 1. The __________________ and importance of God’s laws for daily living – (see Deut. 4:1-2); 2. The need to _________________ the LORD for your life – (see Deut. 30:15-20); 3. The importance of establishing _________________ and impressing the ways of the LORD upon our ___________________ – (see Deut. 6:4-9). OTHER NOTES:.