
“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” —Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (ESV)
Bible Engagement: Week 8, The Exodus/Moses
Tier 1: Deuteronomy 29; 31 Keep God’s covenant; Future leadership
Tier 2: Deuteronomy 25-28
Tier 3: Deuteronomy 23-28
Tier 1 Questions
- During the forty years the Israelites wandered in the wilderness, their
• What was the purpose of these miracles? (see Deut. 29:6)
What thought does Deut. 29:19 describe of the person whose heart has turned away from God?
Moses commanded the people and Joshua to be
• How often where the priests the read this law that Moses recorded?
• What did God know would happen after Moses died? (see Deut. 31:20-22)
Tiers 2-3 Questions
Note one or two laws from Deuteronomy chapters 23-25 that stood out to you.
With what attitude were the Israelites to bring their firstfruits? (see Deut. 26:5-11)
Deuteronomy 26:16-19 describes a covenantal relationship between God and the Israelites. What was the responsibility of the people of Israel and what could they expect from God?
What appears to be the purpose behind God’s potential blessing and curses on the Israelites according to chapters 27-28?
Application
How can you relate to the temptations of the Israelites? Ask God to show you how you can keep your heart devoted to Him. Write down what He says to you.
In what ways can you show God’s compassion for widows, orphans, and the poor?