Please forgive my absence. I am going to start over with the book of Deuteronomy. My future goal is to post at least twice a week. I am very busy with other writing, but also want to dedicate time to my "Christian pursuits," which include keeping this blog up to date and sharing Bible facts and lessons from the Bible. Study of Deuteronomy Timeline: 1526 b.c.- Moses' birth 1446 b.c.- The plagues and the first Passover 1446 b.c.- The Exodus 1446 b.c.- The Ten commandments & Mt. Sinai 1446-1406 b.c.- The desert wanderings 1443 b.c.- Exploration of Canaan 1406 b.c.- Moses dies; Joshua becomes leader 1406 b.c.- Israelites enter Canaan Outline: I. Preamble (1:1-5) II. Historical Prologue (1:6-4:43) III. Stipulations of the Covenant (4:44-26:19) -----A. Primary Demands (4:44-11:32) -----B. Supplementary Requirements (12-26) IV. Ratification; Curses and Blessings (27-30) V. Leadership Succession under the Covenant (31-34) Author and Audience: Deuteronomy is most often stated as being written by Moses, as were the earlier books. Deuteronomy means “second law” and is the fifth and final book of the Pentateuch. Like many other books of the Bible, the author is debated. Some scholars claim it was written in the seventh century B.C. by King Josiah’s officials in an attempt to legitimize Josiah’s reforms. Some claim that a “pre-final” version of Deut was found in the temple, giving it legitimacy, and was added upon by writers of that time. A third school of opinion holds that while the speeches may represent some of what Moses said, various scholars over the time developed the “final version” of which we read from today. It is this last that is most probable. It was written as the Israelites were camped at Moab- where Numbers ended- immediately before the conquest of Canaan. The original audience was those who were ready to attempt the conquest. Later generations read it as both a historical record, as well as an explanation of the law that governed their lives. Themes of Deuteronomy: 1. Covenant- this was covered and explained extensively in earlier books. However, it is also the central focus of this book. It is a “renewal” of the covenant before the conquest and gives the law a vital framework within it exists. 2. Choices- Deuteronomy underlines the fact that people always have a CHOICE on whether to obey God or not. Moses throughout the book corrects, threatens, exhorts, and loudly proclaims, all with the end of having the Israelite’s choose obedience to God. The fact he does all of these things only shows, yet again, that keeping the covenant was a choice. 3. The responsibilities of people towards others- special protections were designed and laid out in this book that protect the widows, orphans, resident foreigners, the disabled, and the elderly. These concepts are part of the law, and are quoted at length in the New Testament.
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