Deuteronomy 1-11
Deuteronomy 1-11
Deuteronomy 1-11
AUTHOR: Moses
WRITTEN: about 1400 B.C
THEME: Renewal of the covenant
MAJOR CHARACTERS: God, Moses, Israelites and Joshua
CONTENT OF
DEUTERONOMY
The book Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Torah , where it is called
"Devarim", meaning the "words".
The content of this book is the series farewell of Moses to the Israelites as
he prepares to die and as they make ready to enter the Promised land.
Deuteronomy is the proclamation of a second chance for Israel
Moses recall God's faithfulness throughout their journey.
Moses explain or present the commandments and statutes God has given
in his covenant.
DEUTERONOMY
CHAPTER 1-34
DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 1-11
• Chapter# 1 – Moses recalls past incidents, leaving Mount
Horeb, defeat of Amorites. Chiefs and judges appointed.
Twelve spies, afraid to enter promised land. Unsuccessful
conquest of Canaan
Chapter# 2 – Moses recalls past incidents, Thirty-eight
years in wilderness, defeat Sihon king of Heshbon
Chapter# 3 – Moses recalls past incidents, Og king of
Bashan defeated, Joshua told not to be afraid. Moses not
to enter the promised land.
I. MOSES FIRST MESSAGE 1:1-4:44
A. INTRODUCTION (1:1-5)
Chapter# 4 – God made Israel a great nation,
Ten Commandments, avoid idolatry, obey
God, cities of refuge.
Chapter# 5 – Moses recalls past: God speaks
to & makes covenant with Israel. Have no
other gods; Keep the Sabbath; Honour your
parents.
Chapter# 6 – Moses said love Jehovah with all
your heart. Do not forget Jehovah. Do not put
Jehovah to the test. Teach your children these
commandments.
Chapter# 7 – Do not make agreements with other
nations. Seven nations to be destroyed. God chose
Israel. God will drive out the nations before you.
Chapter# 8 – Remember God’s commands. Do not forget the LORD or
you shall perish.
Chapter# 9 – Why Israel was given the land. Other nation were wrong.
Israelites provoked God times. Golden Calf. Tablets broken.
Chapter# 10 – God wrote on new tablets. Israel’s journeys. What God
requires? Fear and love God.
Chapter# 11 – You have seen God’s greatness. Keep these
commandments so that you may live long in the land.
CATCHING VERSE
Deuteronomy 4:2
" Do not add to what I command you and
do not subtract about it, but keep the
commands of the Lord your God that I give
you."