This Is the Old Testament is part of a twelve-week thematic overview of the entire Bible. As we read, we’ll gain a broader understanding of the redemptive story of Scripture. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of that day’s main reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture.
The Book of Deuteronomy: The book of Deuteronomy, meaning “second law” or “repetition of the law,” contains commentary on the law given to Moses at Mount Sinai, which equipped the covenant community of Israel with instruction on how to live faithfully in their covenant with God. In Deuteronomy, Moses repeated the law to the new generation of Israelites preparing to enter into the promised land after forty years of wandering in the wilderness.
How Deuteronomy Fits Into the Story: Deuteronomy emphasizes the need for God’s law to be internalized into the hearts and minds of God’s people. After the books of Psalms and Isaiah, the New Testament alludes to Deuteronomy more than any other book in the Old Testament. Jesus and the apostles considered the book of Deuteronomy to be vital in their own teaching about God and His relationship with His chosen people and all of humanity.
Reflection Questions:
1. How does your reading in Deuteronomy point to God’s faithfulness, holiness, and justice as motivation for obedience to the law?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
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32 thoughts on "Deuteronomy"
God was faithfulfu to his covenant promise to Abraham. He brought his descendants out of Egypt into the promised land just like He promised.
God promised a deliver to Adam and Eve and this deliverer would deliever us from the
bondage/slavery of sin.
We obey God not to get something but out of a grateful heart and because we love Him!
If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
I don’t know maybe God’s love language is obedience.
If we love God we will keep his commandments.
We don’t keep the commandments to curry favor but to demonstrate our love and gratitude to God. As humans we are transactional in our relationships. However just because we love someone we do that things that pleases them.
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V12 “He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place Once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.” AMEN!!!
Once and for all time, praise Jesus!
HE chose ME and has His heart set on me, not because of who I am, but because He loves me. It’s not me, it’s Him!
Deuteronomy reminds me that God is always there and He is a fair and just God! You should fear Him, He gives you free will and loves you no matter what! He knows your mistakes knows the future and still loves you and wants you to choose Him every day!!
1) Because the Lord loves us He gave His only Son Jesus. It is by His own blood that we receive redemption for our sins.
2) The shedding of Jesus blood was to bear the sins of many. Jesus will appear a second time not to bear sin, but to bring salvation for those that believe and are waiting for Him.
Claiming God’s faithfulness over my housing situation! I’ve only had one girl express interest in the apartment. She said after talking to her family they’d like to come see the apartment in person. They live about an hour away and will be coming on Saturday. My leasing office needs a decision by Sunday and the office is closed on Sunday, so I plan to email the leasing office today and stop by in person to ask for a one-week extension to have our lease signed. Please pray the Lord’s favor over me as these leasing offices feel ruthless at times. Thank you all and praying for the requests <3
I take the parents’ involvement as a good sign, but continue to pray for wisdom/discernment and now FAVOR in allowing a brief extension! ❤
I agree with CeeGee! ❤️
Praying for you right now Taylor. Please keep us updated. And please remind me, is this college housing?
God showed His faithfulness to the promise to Abraham by bringing Israel out of Egypt. He showed His holiness by estblishing the sacrifice system. And He showed His justice by commissioning Israel to rid the land of evil. His power and awesomeness was on display through out it all, which should have been motivation for Israel to obey the law.
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Today’s reading shows me that each generation needs to enter into the redemption plan. It is not a given (or negated) because of the previous generation’s obedience (or disobedience).
Q1 I’m always puzzled by the Israelites continuing disobedience and want to scream, Stop, Don’t Do That! Wish I could remember to tell myself to stop at times :/
God spoke plain as day about their takeover of the promised land and its people – what did they do? The exact opposite :(
And oh, the consequences.
Q2 God is holy, faithful and true. As CEE GEE shared yesterday, let’s Walk With Jesus (by Consumed By Fire) and as KELLY (NEO) reminded, make it a daily choice.
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KIMBERLY Z ❤️
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TERESA COOPER DONLEY ❤️ praying for successful surgery and relief of pain!
TAMI ❤️ I am so sorry your friend’s husband has not laid down his disappointment/anger and moved on! You not responding & realizing it could lead to pride – I am so proud of you! I mentioned previously that we had a similar situation with a family member several years ago and over the years I have terminated friends as clients – hurt feelings all around but all let go after a while. Praying this man will come to the realization that friendship doesn’t obligate business associations.
MERCY ❤️❤️ I always read to the end :) I am agreeing with CEE GEE, brilliant composition yesterday! Thank you.
MARGARET W ❤️ praying for your daughters’ job interviews, for discernment in acceptance, for salvation for both
WENDY B ❤️ oh goodness, waiting can beat us down, especially in your situation. Praying you hear something soon! Agree this is a challenging study – I am making notes each day as I think this & following NT study will be great references in the future.
SHARON JERSEY GIRL joining with you in prayer for your sons and all prodigals.
TAYLOR ❤️ continuing to pray for clarity and peace for housing answers. So thankful for your dad’s health!
KELLY (NEO) daily choices, Amen. ❤️
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HANNAH CARMEL ❤️
B ❤️ praying for an encouraging day ❤️
Such a good post – ‘brilliant’ in your own right! We see a lot around the planks in our eyes, don’t we? Thankful for His patience and mercy!
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Agreeing with SEARCHING in above prayers
I don’t even think they even cared about their own God as they wanted immediate satisfaction.
I think these notes from Warren Wiersbe NKJV Study Bible address the reflection questions. I am putting his quote in brackets since there are too many quotation marks within the body of the quote to change.
[It’s good for God’s people to pause occasionally and ask, “Why are we doing what we’re doing?”
Is it to please ourselves or others, or to impress the world? Are we doing the will of God because we want Him to bless us? Or do we do “the will of God from the heart” (Eph. 6:6)— because we love Him?
To obey God just to avoid punishment and receive blessing is a selfish motive that follows the philosophy of Satan (Job 1–2), but if we obey God out of love, it pleases His heart and He will give us what is best and what glorifies Him the most.
Like Israel of old, the church today must move forward by faith, conquer the enemy, and claim new territory for the Lord (2 Cor. 2:14–17; Eph. 6:10–18). But unlike Israel, we use spiritual weapons, not human weapons, as by faith we overcome the walls of resistance that Satan has put into the minds of sinners (John 18:36; 2 Cor. 10:1–6; Eph. 6:17; Heb. 4:12). The apostolic church had no buildings, budgets (Acts 3:6), academic degrees (Acts 4:13), or political influence, but depended on the Word of God and prayer (Acts 6:4), and God gave them great victory. Can He not do the same for His people today? Jesus has overcome the world and the devil (John 12:31; 16:33; Eph. 1:19–21; Col. 1:13; 2:15); therefore, we fight from victory and not just for victory. “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Rom. 8:31).]
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SONG SHARE (beautiful song of surrender and I just listened to it for the first time. New favorite!):
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Obey | Official Lyric Video | Tiffany Hudson
Tiffany Hudson
Lyrics:
My will and Yours a tug of war
But I’ll stay yielded, I’ll stay yielded
I will not dare to call You Lord
If I don’t mean it, If I don’t mean it
Keep me tender and tethered to Your decrees
Let my love be a covenant that I keep
I will obey
I will obey
Not because I have to
But because I love You
Sweeter than honey on my lips
Is Your teaching, is Your teaching
Show me the way, I’ll walk in it
I will Jesus, Oh I will Jesus
Be the light and the lamp that my feet follow
Keep the eyes of my heart on the narrow road
Till every fiber of my being cries yes God
And I will follow where You’re leading yes God
If none go with me still my answer is yes God
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤
TAYLOR, praying for today’s decision! ❤
SONG SHARE overload this morning! I came across Chris Tomlin’s song “I Will Follow”- another gooo one. I found a new to me artist and song. Great lyrics! Alk 3 skngs reflect today’s Scriptures.
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Yes (Obedience) – David & Nicole Binion ft. @MDSN official
Last verse:
With every yes that I say
Let it bring a smile to Your face
Anything for You
Anywhere with You
Jesus I offer obedience
Cee Cee, thanks for sharing Warren Wiersbe’s notes. That is so good! If God is for us, who can be against us indeed!
I haven’t heard it, but love her voice, and love those lyrics!! It’s funny cause I just listened to a new one from her and Jen Johnson and Tiffany.
warren W always has profound commentary and easy to understand, thanks for Sharing. I want to get his study bible.
7:7 “It is not because you were more in number”… Our God knows that his believers are sometimes smaller in numbers but He gives us His Strength to be faithful.
Blessings to you on this Friday ❤️Hannah
❤ Well said, Hannah and praying His blessings iver your day, too!
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It’s so easy to forget the sacrifices the people of the Old Testament had to make in order to atone for their sins. Thank you Jesus for being the eternal sacrifice for each of us! May we never forget the blessings that came after that.
When we choose to walk in obedience to Christ, we know and see the fruit of His hand in our lives. God instructed Moses to lead the Israelites well. The law in the OT feels so heavy as we read it and I’m so glad we dont live under that any more. Considering how sinful my human nature is and so greatly entangles, I always feel like I would forever be preparing for a sacrifice. Goodness, how did people even accomplish anything else during that time and place?!? But, there is such hope and promise in just making the choice to walk on obedience with Him and keep His commands. Find us faithful Lord in walking with you and thank you for making a way to You and that you are our Mighty God.
I love this verse.
‘Know that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps his gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love him and keep his commands.’
I am finding this study challenging – a combination of brain fog, disjointed thinking and lack of focus due to not feeling well and also the broad topic/fly over view format. I appreciate everyone’s relectiions and thoughts that have helped with clarity and understanding. Appreciate you ladies so much and have prayed for you all. Blessings on your day. ❤️
I’m honestly having a hard time answering the questions without “generating” a response from the comments.
Deuteronomy reveals the heart of the law, which in turn reveals the heart and character of God! Seeing his character should lead us to respond in obedience—even more as we see Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of the law, creating a path for salvation and eternal communion with Him!
I’m forever thankful that we no longer have to live by the Old Testament law. Thank you Jesus for being the perfect embodiment of the Law so that we can live in eternity!!!!
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