05 Deuteronomy PDF Download

Author: J.A. Roberts
Publisher: Tried By Fire Ministry
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 327

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Introduction: This is described as the last book of the Pentateuch (or the first five Books of Moses). One put the structure of it as the last three sermons and two prophetic poems about Israel’s future. Moses reflects on the nation’s past mistakes, and urges the people not to repeat those errors when they enter into the Promised Land. Once the Israelites possess Canaan (which is the promise that God made through the Noahic Covenant) it will fulfill God’s promise made to the patriarchs. But if the people fail, and fall back into idolatry rejecting God’s law, they will be exiled. I know the book of Deuteronomy is a book of law. We could look at much of the Books of Moses (from Exodus to Deuteronomy) as the books of law. Deuteronomy (I feel) is different for a few reasons. Firstly, I think it’s a book extremely valuable to our Lord. Jesus quotes from the book of Psalms more than any other book, but the second most quoted book is Deuteronomy. Jesus uses it in several settings, like when He confronts Satan in the wilderness (each quote is taken from this book) in Matthew 4. He uses Deuteronomy to explain the law in a summation in... "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." Matthew 22:37 The answer to this being found in Deuteronomy 6:5. He uses this book to cite the Ten Commandments (Multiple times) but one example in... The answer to this being found in Deuteronomy 5:17. He uses this book of Deuteronomy to talk about divorce in... "Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother." Mark 10:19 "It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:" Matthew 5:31 The answer to this being found in Deuteronomy 24:1-3. He uses it to define church discipline! Answer found in Deuteronomy 19:15. It’s used to explain that man is to fear God (multiple times)... The answer to this found in Deuteronomy 6:13. We are also instructed from this book (and through the mouth of Jesus) to keep God’s Word... The answer to this being found in Deuteronomy 19:16-19. The list could go on. "But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established." Matthew 18:16 "Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:" Matthew 5:33 The point of this book is not to just display the law of God, and show God’s judgement if you don’t obey. No, the point of this book is to point out what every single cult and false religion misses when reading the Bible. This book is to give evidence to where the law of God meets the love of God, and how God is not dictating that man strive for perfectionism, but rather strive for faith in God’s power instead of our own. This book shows the necessity to get off of our own high horse of righteousness, and serve others as the leaders we are suppose to be! The only way to be a Godly leader is by serving others through God’s love alone. May we keep God’s love in mind, as we study this fantastic book of the Old Testament law.