OTS I – Pentateuch – Deuteronomy Overview 5th book of the Bible Name means: “second law” 4 main sections: Israel’s journey reviewed God’s Law expounded Israel’s future revealed Moses’ ministry concluded

OTS I – Pentateuch – Deuteronomy – Review Israel’s Journey Reviewed (Deuteronomy 1-4) The unfaithful generation has died. The journey from Sinai to Kadesh is reviewed. The journey from Kadesh to Moab is reviewed. History used to show the results of faith and obedience and doubt and disobedience.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Deuteronomy - Law God’s Law Expounded (Deuteronomy 5-26) The 10 Commandments revisited (Deuteronomy 5) Commandments 1 & 2 explained (Deuteronomy 6-11) Commandments 3-10 (Deuteronomy 12-22) Essential for pleasing God daily and success in Canaan Israel’s journey from Egypt and sojourn at Sinai referenced frequently 27 separate references to Israel’s obedience are made in this section.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Deuteronomy - Future Israel’s Future Revealed (Deuteronomy 27-30) Moses’ commands to the people: Find large stones Cover with plaster Write the law on them Set up the stones on Mt Ebal Make sacrifices

OTS I – Pentateuch – Deuteronomy - Future Blessings and Cursing Mt. Gerzim 6 tribes assigned here to bless the people. Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin Mt. Ebal 6 tribes assigned here to pronounce curses Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali

OTS I – Pentateuch – Deuteronomy - Future The Levites Pronounce Curses Against The idol makers Those dishonoring their parents Those dishonest in land dealings Those who take advantage of others Those who withhold justice from the un/under represented The sexually immoral The murderers Those who do not uphold the Law

OTS I – Pentateuch – Deuteronomy - Future Blessings Pronounced for Obedience Complete blessing for the entire nation 14 verses cover the blessing of Israel as a whole The blessings reach every part of Israel from family to economy to agriculture. Curses Pronounced for Disobedience 54 verses cover the complete cursing of Israel. The curses are a direct contrast to the blessings before them and are in greater detail.

OTS I – Pentateuch – Deuteronomy - Future 6 Prophecies in the Curses Deuteronomy 28:25 – “Smitten before thine enemies” (still occurring) Deuteronomy 28:36 – “You and your king in captivity” (Babylonian captivity 600B.C.) Deuteronomy 28:37 – “under constant ridicule” (still occurring) Deuteronomy 28:49 – “war with a nation from afar” (Roman attacks 70A.D.)

OTS I – Pentateuch – Deuteronomy - Future 6 Prophecies in the Curses Deuteronomy 28:64 – “scattered amongst the earth” (still occurring) Deuteronomy 28:66 – “Worried for your lives” (exiles, captivities, roman attacks, holocaust; still occurring)

OTS I – Pentateuch – Deuteronomy Reminder, Renewal & Restoration (Deuteronomy 29-30) Moses’ prophecy to Israel (Deuteronomy 30:1-3) Both blessing and cursing will come Dispersal amongst the nations Return to God Restoration of wealth and God’s mercy. Return of Israel from the nations. (Unfulfilled)

OTS I – Pentateuch – Deuteronomy – Moses The End of Moses’ Ministry (Deuteronomy 31-34) Joshua succeeds Moses’ (Deuteronomy 31) The Law read once more The Year of Jubilee commanded again. Israel charged to pass down the law. Israel’s rebellion predicted. The Song of Moses (Deuteronomy 32: 1-43) Moses sent to Mt. Nebo

OTS I – Pentateuch – Deuteronomy - Future Moses blesses the tribes. (Deuteronomy 33) Moses Dies on Mt. Nebo (Deuteronomy 34) Joshua filled with the “Spirit of wisdom” Joshua assumes leadership over Israel Moses’ legacy: Deuteronomy 34:10-12