The Bible Study Reading PlanSample

DEUTERONOMY

AUTHOR:

Deuteronomy is the fifth and final book written by Moses. You'll notice that the final chapter deals with the death of Moses, which was most likely added in by Joshua.

DATE:

Deuteronomy was written at the end of the 40 years of wandering right before the Israelites entered into the Promised Land, making the date around 1406 BC.

AUDIENCE:

Moses was writing to the second generation Israelites that were about to enter into the Promised Land. He also wrote with the intention of future generations reading this book as well.

REASON:

In Greek, Deuteronomy means "second law", which means this is the second giving of the Law to the nation of Israel. Although this time it is given to the second generation of Israelites as a renewal of the covenant with God's people.

THEME:

Covenant renewal with blessings and curses attached.

KEY VERSE:

"He said to them, 'Take to heart all the words by which I am warning you today, that you may command them to your children, that they may be careful to do all the words of this law. For it is no empty word for you, but your very life, and by this word you shall live long in the land that you are going over the Jordan to possess." (32:46-47 ESV)

SPLIT:

History of Wanderings (1-4), Review of the Law (5-26), Curses and Blessings Attached (27-30), Farewell of Moses (31-34)

KEY WORDS:

Covenant, Observe, Blessing, Curse