“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

Book of Deuteronomy – the name for this book comes from the Greek word Deuteronomion which means “Second Law”
Author: Moses
Audience: Israelites
Genre: combination of narrative and laws divided into three concluding sermons of Moses
When: around 1446 BC to 1406 BC, probably between their exit from Egypt and entry to Canaan while
they are wandering in the wilderness.
Why: Moses’ final words to remind the young generation of Israel about God’s works, covenant, and guidelines for living before the people enter into the promised land under new leadership.

Tier 1: Deuteronomy 4 Obey
Tier 2: Deuteronomy 1-4
Tier 3: Deuteronomy 1-4

Tier 1 Questions

1. What was the purpose of the Israelites learning God’s laws before entering the promised land? (See Deut. 4:5-6) Note: Mount Horeb is another name for Mount Sinai.
   

• What warning does Moses give to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 4:23-28?

• Moses said they would find God if they sought Him with their whole

and

Reveal Answer

. (Deut. 4:29)
2. List some attributes of God mentioned in Deuteronomy 4.

Tiers 2-3 Questions

1. How does Deuteronomy 1:10 refer to God’s promise to Abraham in Genesis 15:5?
   

2. Note that in Deuteronomy chapters 1-3, Moses reviews the events that happened in Numbers. Why was it important to remind the Israelites of the events leading up to this point?
   
   
   • How were the Moabites and Ammonites connected to Lot? (see Deut. 2:9-19 and Genesis 19:36-38)
   

3. Why did God wait for the fighting men of Israel to die before they began to possess the promised land? (see Deut. 2:20-36; 3:2-3, 21-22)
   

4. What was the purpose of the Israelites learning God’s laws before entering the promised land? (See Deut. 4:5-6) Note: Mount Horeb is another name for Mount Sinai.
   

• What warning does Moses give to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 4:23-28?

• Moses said they would find God if they sought Him with their whole

and

Reveal Answer

. (Deut. 4:29)

5. List some attributes of God mentioned in Deuteronomy 4.

Application

1. What characteristics of God stood out to you from today’s Scripture? Write a short prayer of worship for the attributes.
   

2. Think of some victories God has accomplished in your life. Take a few minutes to thank God for these blessings.