THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY

AUTHOR:  Moses
WRITTEN: about 1400 B.C
THEME: Renewal of the covenant          
MAJOR CHARACTERS: God, Moses, Israelites and Joshua
CONTENT OF
DEUTERONOMY
The book Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Torah , where it is called
"Devarim", meaning the "words".
The content of this book is the series farewell of Moses to the Israelites as
he prepares to die and as they make ready to enter the Promised land.
Deuteronomy is the proclamation of a second chance for Israel
Moses recall God's faithfulness throughout their journey.
Moses explain or present the commandments and statutes God has given
in his covenant. 
DEUTERONOMY
CHAPTER 1-34
 DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 1-11
• Chapter# 1 – Moses recalls past incidents, leaving Mount
Horeb, defeat of Amorites. Chiefs and judges appointed.
Twelve spies, afraid to enter promised land. Unsuccessful
conquest of Canaan
Chapter# 2 – Moses recalls past incidents, Thirty-eight
years in wilderness, defeat Sihon king of Heshbon
Chapter# 3 – Moses recalls past incidents, Og king of
Bashan defeated, Joshua told not to be afraid. Moses not
to enter the promised land.
I. MOSES FIRST MESSAGE 1:1-4:44
A. INTRODUCTION (1:1-5)
Chapter# 4 – God made Israel a great nation,
Ten Commandments, avoid idolatry, obey
God, cities of refuge.
Chapter# 5 – Moses recalls past: God speaks
to & makes covenant with Israel. Have no
other gods; Keep the Sabbath; Honour your
parents.
 Chapter# 6 – Moses said love Jehovah with all
your heart. Do not forget Jehovah. Do not put
Jehovah to the test. Teach your children these
commandments.
Chapter# 7 – Do not make agreements with other
nations. Seven nations to be destroyed. God chose
Israel. God will drive out the nations before you.
Chapter# 8 – Remember God’s commands. Do not forget the LORD or
you shall perish.
Chapter# 9 – Why Israel was given the land. Other nation were wrong.
Israelites provoked God times. Golden Calf. Tablets broken.
Chapter# 10 – God wrote on new tablets. Israel’s journeys. What God
requires? Fear and love God.
Chapter# 11 – You have seen God’s greatness. Keep these
commandments so that you may live long in the land.
 CATCHING VERSE

Deuteronomy 4:2
          " Do not add to what I command you and
do not subtract about it, but keep the
commands of the Lord your God that I give
you."