Continuing Catholic Education March

Deuteronomy- Overview Background – Moses speaking to people recounting the law Timing –Right before entering Canaan, final words of Moses Audience – Israel getting ready to enter Promised Land Purpose – Reminding them of God’s providence in the past, present and time to come Main Themes – Ch 1-4 What God has done in the past – Ch 4-26 What God expects from his people – Ch What is God’s promise to his people

God of the Past(Ch1-4) Moses recounting the paths Israelites came along Reviewing the Kadesh Barnea experience 4:9 Teach them to your children and to their children Periods of Testing in the past God’s Providence

What does this mean to me? We need to reflect on God’s hand in our lives Witness on God’s blessings on a daily basis Take a time-out and reflect on God’s blessings Family Retreat? No room for Luck, Coincidence, Chance. All that’s happening is by His plan Pass on Faith to the next generation

What God Expects from his people(5-26) To fear the LORD your God To walk in obedience to him To love him To serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul To observe the LORD’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your good Circumcise your hearts – Receptive to divine grace and evidence

What is God’s Promise?(26-34) I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and olive oil. Blessings for Obedience and Curses for disobedience (28) Carefully follow the terms of this covenant, so that you may prosper in everything you do

Farewell to Moses Prophecy about another Prophet like Moses – The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must LISTEN to him. Song of Moses (First Catechism) Final Blessing of Moses Death of Moses