1. Deuteronomy

2. Deuteronomy
Greek: “Deutero” = second, “nomos” = law. Ie. The law the second time, or the repetition of the law.
Hebrew: Eileh Hadvareem =
“These be the words.”

3. Deuteronomy
This is the most popular of the 5 books of Moses in New Testament times.
This book Strips away much of the esoteric material of the law and boils it down to its essence.
This is “everyman’s Torah.”

4. The Setting
After 40 years in the wilderness, Israel is now prepared to enter the promised land. Moses is unable to enter with them. Deuteronomy contains Moses’ last words of counsel to the children of Israel.

5. Moses’ Last Three Discourses
Deuteronomy
Moses’ Last Three Discourses
1. Deuteronomy 1:6—4:40
2. Deuteronomy 5—26
5-11. Application of the 10 Commandments
A code of laws which form the nucleus of the whole book
3. Deuteronomy 27—30
Chapters are supplemental material, perhaps not written by Moses.
See Old Testament Student Manual, Genesis—2 Samuel, p and “Deuteronomy,” in the Bible Dictionary, p.656

6. “The tongues of dying men enforce attention like deep harmony.”
~Shakespeare
(Richard II, II )

7. First Sermon
Deuteronomy 1-4

8. You heard His voice! (never forget it)
Deuteronomy 1-3
Moses reviews their
40-year exodus.
You heard His voice! (never forget it)

9. Deuteronomy 4 Deut. 4:13 Deut. 4:9-10, 33, 36 What did they hear?
Remember the Covenant!
(and what you heard)
What Covenant?
Deut. 4:13
What did they hear?
Deut. 4:9-10, 33, 36

10. Second Sermon
Deuteronomy 5-26

11. The Ten Commandments
Deut. 5:7-21; Exodus 20

12. The Message of Deuteronomy
Keep the Commandments!

13. The Secondary Message:
Deuteronomy 5:15; 7:18; 8:2, 18; 9:7; 15:15; 16:3, 12; 24:9, 22; 32:7
Remember!

14. Don’t Forget! The Tertiary Message: Deuteronomy 4:9, 23, 31;
6:12; 8:11, 14, 19; 9:7
Don’t Forget!

15. Deut. 5:29, 33; 6:2-3, 18, 24 God’s View of the Commandments
The commandments are given for our protection and prosperity.
Why do we have the commandments?
To test us? No. To bless us.
The commandments themselves are not the test. The commandments are our protection. Our test is to see if we trust the Lord enough to keep His commandments no matter what happens.

16. (Discourses of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p.71)
“[A]s God has designed our happiness—and the happiness of all his creatures, he never has—he never will … give a commandment to his people that is not calculated in its nature to promote that happiness which he has designed, and which will not end in the greatest amount of good and glory to those who become the recipients of his law and ordinances.”
Joseph Smith
President
(Discourses of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p.71)

17. What is the danger inherent in prosperity?
Obedience  Prosperity
What is the danger inherent in prosperity?
Deut. 6:10-12; 8:11-18

18. (Brigham Young: The Man and His Work, p.128-129)
“The worst fear that I have about this people is that they will get rich in this country, forget God and his people, wax fat, and kick themselves out of the Church and go to hell. This people will stand mobbing, robbing, poverty, and all manner of persecution, and be true. But my greater fear for them is that they cannot stand wealth.”
Brigham Young
(Brigham Young: The Man and His Work, p )
See Deuteronomy 31:20 and 32:15.

19. “In [the pioneer days] there were murderings, there were mobbings, there were drivings.  They were driven out into the desert, they were starving and they were unclad, they were cold.  They came here to this favored land.  We are the inheritors of what they gave to us. 
President Harold B. Lee
(“Christmas address to Church employees,” Dec. 13, 1973, 4-5; unpublished transcript)

20. “But what are we doing with it
“But what are we doing with it?  Today we are basking in the lap of luxury, the like of which we’ve never seen before in the history of the world.  It would seem that probably this is the most severe test of any test that we’ve ever had in the history of this Church.”
President Harold B. Lee
(“Christmas address to Church employees,” Dec. 13, 1973, 4-5; unpublished transcript)

21. “But what are we doing with it
“But what are we doing with it?  Today we are basking in the lap of luxury, the like of which we’ve never seen before in the history of the world.  It would seem that probably this is the most severe test of any test that we’ve ever had in the history of this Church.”
President Harold B. Lee
(“Christmas address to Church employees,” Dec. 13, 1973, 4-5; unpublished transcript)

22. There is only one test.

23. “The combination of trials and their duration are as varied as are the children of our Heavenly Father. No two are alike. But what is being tested is the same, at all times in our lives and for every person: will we do whatsoever the Lord our God will command us?”
Henry B. Eyring
Quorum of the Twelve
(Ensign, May 2004, p )

24. “The combination of trials and their duration are as varied as are the children of our Heavenly Father. No two are alike. But what is being tested is the same, at all times in our lives and for every person: will we do whatsoever the Lord our God will command us?”
Henry B. Eyring
Quorum of the Twelve
(Ensign, May 2004, p )

25. “Today we are basking in the lap of luxury, the like of which we’ve never seen before in the history of the world.  It would seem that probably this is the most severe test of any test that we’ve ever had in the history of this Church.”
President Harold B. Lee
(“Christmas address to Church employees,” Dec. 13, 1973, 4-5; unpublished transcript)

26. Unlimited Cell Service?
Which Test is Harder?
Prison Cell? or
Unlimited Cell Service?

27. Which Test is Harder? Crossing the Plains with a Handcart?or
Serving faithfully in our Church callings?

28. Which Test is Harder? Marching through the wilderness for 40 years?
Driving your heated car to
your home/visiting teaching
families once a month?

29. Which Test is Harder? Packing the portable pieces of a
tabernacle around with you
everywhere you go for 40 years? or
Regularly attending one of 10 temples
within a 80 mile radius from here?
Temples within 80 miles of Spanish Fork: Bountiful, Salt Lake, Jordan River, Oquirrh Mountain, Draper, Timpanogos, Provo (1), Provo (2), Payson, Manti.

30. Which Test is Harder? Remembering the Lord in a land
flowing with milk and honey? or
Remembering the Lord in a land flowing with fiber optics, Google searches, YouTube videos, Facebook posts, Twitter tweets, and never-ending cable television?

31. (To Draw Closer to God, p.83-84)
“The real trial of your faith is anything that would divert you from doing what God would have you do....
“[T]here will be times when things go very badly, and there will be times when you think things are going wonderfully well (… you'll want to be careful about the times when things seem to be going well).”
Henry B. Eyring
Quorum of the Twelve
(To Draw Closer to God, p.83-84)

32. (To Draw Closer to God, p.83-84)
“The real trial of your faith is anything that would divert you from doing what God would have you do....
“[T]here will be times when things go very badly, and there will be times when you think things are going wonderfully well (… you'll want to be careful about the times when things seem to be going well).”
Henry B. Eyring
Quorum of the Twelve
(To Draw Closer to God, p.83-84)

33. What counsel does Moses give to help Israel remember the Lord?
Deut. 6:4-9; 11:18-20

34. Phylacteries
Deut. 6:8

35. Mezuzah
Mezuzah (HEB-doorpost)—Jews touch or kiss each time they come or go—symbolize the portals through which man moves to interact with his fellow men.

36. How can we apply this teaching to us today?

37. (Ricks College Devotional, January 6, 1998)
Elder David A. Bednar
(Ricks College Devotional, January 6, 1998)

38. (Ricks College Devotional, January 6, 1998)
“I don’t know of a better way to always remember him than to daily study the scriptures. That covenant is not an abstract notion. But it can be reflected in meaningful, personal prayer every morning and every night and in diligent study of the scriptures. 
Elder David A. Bednar
(Ricks College Devotional, January 6, 1998)

39. (Ricks College Devotional, January 6, 1998)
“When I served as a stake president and interviewed literally hundreds of members of the Church—especially in temple recommend interviews—one of the questions is, ‘Do you remember and keep the covenants that you have made?’ I don’t recall anyone ever saying ‘no’.
Elder David A. Bednar
(Ricks College Devotional, January 6, 1998)

40. (Ricks College Devotional, January 6, 1998)
“I do recall some people who, when I would inquire further, ‘tell me a little bit about your scripture study,’ would say, ‘Well, I don’t really have time.’ Then I would ask, ‘Well, tell me a little bit about your personal prayer.’ ‘Well, I’m not as consistent as I should be.’ On some occasions I would then inquire, ‘Then do you, in fact, keep the covenant to always remember Him?’
Elder David A. Bednar
(Ricks College Devotional, January 6, 1998)

41. (Ricks College Devotional, January 6, 1998)
“The covenant that we make in the waters of baptism is a commitment to always remember Him through meaningful prayer and diligent study of the scriptures.”
Elder David A. Bednar
(Ricks College Devotional, January 6, 1998)

42. Moses’ command to parents.
Deuteronomy 32:46-47

43. What does Deut. 16 have to do with remembering the Lord?
What similar things do we do today?
What are some traditions (repeated occurrences) we have to help us and our families remember the Lord?

44. (“Family Traditions,” Ensign, May 1990, p.19)
Daily?
Weekly?
Monthly?
Semi-Annually?
Annually?
Elder Keitch with Elder Ballard at a stake conference. He said, “Parents are to teach the gospel to their children. Grandparents are to create spiritual memories for their grandchildren.”
Holy Habits, Righteous Routines, & Patterns of Perfection
“The practice of having traditions to keep us close to the great heritage which is ours to enjoy should be something every family should try to keep alive.
Daily we should kneel in family prayer and study the scriptures together. Weekly we should observe the Sabbath day by attending our meetings, especially sacrament meeting, and behave appropriate to the activities that are proper for the Lord’s day. We should also gather our families together in weekly family home evenings. Perhaps it would also be appropriate to have a date with our wives each week, to remind us of the great blessing they are in our lives. Monthly we should fast and pay our tithes and offerings to the Lord. Semiannually, we should make listening to the messages delivered at general conferences a family tradition. We should organize, annually, family reunions to keep alive our great gospel heritage.
Other traditions which should continually be part of our lives are receiving father’s blessings, patriarchal blessings, missionary preparation, temple preparation, and regular temple attendance where possible, and being together as family units on those occasions when sacred ordinances are performed in behalf of a family member.
If we will build righteous traditions in our families, the light of the gospel can grow ever brighter in the lives of our children from generation to generation. We can look forward to that glorious day when we will all be united together as eternal family units to reap the everlasting joy promised by our Eternal Father for His righteous children.
Our family activities and traditions can be a beacon to the rest of the world as an example of how we should live to merit His choice blessings and live in peace and harmony until the day that He returns to rule and reign over us.” ("Family Traditions," Ensign, May 1990, 19)
L. Tom Perry
Quorum of the Twelve
(“Family Traditions,” Ensign, May 1990, p.19)

45. The Prophecy of Moses Deuteronomy 18:15-19 Quoted in: Acts 3:22-23
Joseph Smith—History 1:40
1 Nephi 22:20-22
3 Nephi 20:23
3 Nephi 21:9-13, 20-25
D&C 1:14
D&C 133:63-74

46. Additional Insight Gained
The Prophecy of Moses
Deuteronomy 18:15-19
Quoted in
Additional Insight Gained
Acts 3:22-23
Timing: after the latter-day restoration.
JS—H 1:40
Who: Christ. Timing: soon.
1 Ne. 22:20-22
Who: the Holy One of Israel. Timing: after the restoration, prior to Millennial reign.
3 Ne. 20:23
Who: “I am He of whom Moses spake…”
3 Ne. 21:9-13, 20-25
Jesus expounds this prophecy and gives the most complete explanation in scripture.
D&C 1:14
Adds to His own words those of His “servants,” and “prophets,” and “apostles.”
D&C 133:63-74
Combines with “root & branch” prophecy.

48. Additional Insight Gained
The Prophecy of Moses
Deuteronomy 18:15-19
Quoted in
Additional Insight Gained
Acts 3:22-23
Timing: after the latter-day restoration.
JS—H 1:40
Who: Christ. Timing: soon.
1 Ne. 22:20-22
Who: the Holy One of Israel. Timing: after the restoration, prior to Millennial reign.
3 Ne. 20:23
Who: “I am He of whom Moses spake…”
3 Ne. 21:9-13, 20-25
Jesus expounds this prophecy and gives the most complete explanation in scripture.
D&C 1:14
Adds to His own words those of His “servants,” and “prophets,” and “apostles.”
D&C 133:63-74
Combines with “root & branch” prophecy.

49. Deuteronomy 19-26
Cities of refuge appointed for manslaughter. (19:1-10)
Laws governing war and instruction given directing the utter destruction of the people then living in the promised land. (20)
Laws governing the just execution of rebellious children. (21:18-21)
Penalties for sexual immorality set forth. (22:22-30; 23:17)
Laws about divorce, newlyweds and war, & kidnapping (24:1-7)
The Old Testament welfare system set forth (24:19-21)
Marriage law about providing for a brother’s widow (25:5-10)
Israel to give firstfruits of Canaan to God. (26:1-11)
Tithing to be paid every 3 years (26:12-15)

50. Third Sermon
Deuteronomy 27-30

51. Text

52. A Covenant Ceremony Described
Deuteronomy 27:11-26
A Covenant Ceremony Described

53. The Covenant Setting Mt. Ebal Mt. Gerizim 1 Mile (Cursings)
(Blessings)
1 Mile
Deuteronomy 11:26-29; 27; Joshua 8:33-35

54. The Covenant Setting Six Tribes
Mt. Ebal
(Cursings)
Mt. Gerizim
(Blessings)
Deuteronomy 11:26-29; 27; Joshua 8:33-35
Six Tribes
Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, Benjamin
Six Tribes
Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, Naphtali

55. (Perspective from Mt. Gerizim)
Mt. Ebal
(Cursings)
Deuteronomy 11:26-29; 27; Joshua 8:33-35
Mt. Gerizim
(Blessings)
(Perspective from Mt. Gerizim)

56. Blessing verses (14):
Deut. 28:1-14
Cursing verses (65):
Deut. 27:15-26; 28:15-68

57. The ultimate curse of the broken covenant: Deut. 28:63-64
(see also Deut. 4:27)
The scattering of Israel and the loss of the promised land symbolized the ultimate failure of the people to keep their covenants with the Lord. In such a scattered state, Israel is completely unable to claim the blessings of the covenant.

58. Moses’ Final Words of Sermon 3
Deut. 29:1, 9-13
Deut. 30:15, 19

59. Bonus Material
Deuteronomy 31-34

60. Deuteronomy 31. Moses gives counsel & encouragement to Israel & Joshua
Deuteronomy 31. Moses gives counsel & encouragement to Israel & Joshua. The Lord delivers bad news to Moses (see 31:16).
Deuteronomy 32. A revealed song to help Israel remember the Lord (see 31:21-22).
Deuteronomy 33. Moses’ blessing upon the children of Israel.
Deuteronomy 34. Moses ascends mount Nebo (Pisgah), sees the promised land, and is “buried by the hand of the Lord” (ie. translated according to Alma 45:18-19).

62. Deuteronomy 34:9

63. End