1 God's Call to Possession The LORD commands the Israelites to leave Mount Horeb and set out to possess the land promised to their ancestors, stretching from the Amorite territories to… 2 Respecting Boundaries with the Edomites God commands Israel to pass through the territory of their relatives, the children of Esau (Edomites), without engaging in conflict or seizing their land, which is… 3 Victory over King Og of Bashan The Israelites, under God's guidance, defeated Og king of Bashan and his people completely, just as they had done with King Sihon of the Amorites. This… 4 Call to Obedience and the Purpose of God's Law Moses urges Israel to carefully obey God's statutes and judgments as a condition for life and successful possession of the promised land. Obedience is described as… 5 Featured The Ten Commandments Repeated Moses gathers all Israel to present the statutes and judgments directly to them, emphasizing that this covenant was made with their generation personally at Mount Horeb.… 6 Featured Love the Lord Your God This passage emphasizes the fundamental confession of Israel's faith: the LORD is one, and this singular God is to be loved with all one's heart, soul,… 7 Call to Complete Separation from Canaanite Nations God commands the Israelites to utterly destroy the seven nations inhabiting the promised land and to make no treaties or marriages with them. This strict separation… 8 Remembering God's Guidance Through Trials Moses urges Israel to carefully obey God's commandments as the key to life and prosperity in the promised land. He reminds them to recall the 40… 9 God’s Promise and Israel’s Dependence Moses reminds Israel they are entering a formidable land inhabited by strong and intimidating people. Despite this, God goes before them as a consuming fire to… 10 Renewal of the Covenant Tablets God commands Moses to carve two new stone tablets like the original, to replace the ones broken after Israel's sin. These tablets contain the Ten Commandments,… 11 The Call to Love and Obedience Deuteronomy 11:1-8 stresses the importance of loving God by keeping His commandments and laws. Moses reminds the Israelites of God's mighty works during their deliverance from… 12 Complete Purity from Idolatry God commands the Israelites to utterly destroy all pagan worship places, altars, and idols in the land they are about to possess. This was to prevent… 13 False Prophets and Genuine Love for God This passage warns against prophets or dreamers who perform signs or wonders but lead people to worship other gods, emphasizing that such deception must not be… 14 God's Holy People Called to Distinctive Worship Verses 1-2 emphasize that Israel is God's chosen people, set apart to reflect His holiness. They are instructed not to engage in pagan mourning customs, highlighting… 15 The Jubilee Year and Debt Release Every seven years, Israelite creditors were commanded to forgive debts owed by their fellow Israelites, a practice called the 'release.' This release applied only to fellow… 16 The Passover and Unleavened Bread Observance This passage commands the Israelites to observe the Passover in the month of Abib, commemorating their deliverance from Egypt. They must sacrifice the Passover Lamb at… 17 Holiness Demands Unblemished Offerings and Justice Against Idolatry Verse 1 commands that sacrifices offered to God must be without blemish, emphasizing God's demand for purity and reverence in worship. Verses 2-5 describe the strict… 18 Featured A Prophet Like Moses The Levites, set apart as priests, do not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes. Instead, they are supported by the offerings and firstfruits brought… 19 Cities of Refuge: Protection for the Innocent These verses establish the ordinance of setting apart three cities as places of refuge for those who have killed another unintentionally. Such cities provide protection from… 20 Courage Rooted in God's Presence This passage encourages Israel not to fear even overwhelming military odds because the LORD, who delivered them from Egypt, is with them and fights on their… 21 The Law of the Unsolved Murder This passage outlines a procedure for dealing with an unsolved murder in Israel. Elders measure the distance to nearby cities, and the city closest to the… 22 The Call to Compassionate Responsibility These verses command believers to care for their neighbor's lost or struggling property, urging them to return lost animals and assist those fallen. This instruction emphasizes… 23 Exclusions from the Covenant Community This passage outlines restrictions on who may enter the congregation of the LORD, including those with certain physical defects, illegitimate birth, and specific ethnic groups such… 24 Instructions on Divorce and Its Limits These verses provide regulations regarding divorce, requiring a written certificate to formally release a wife. They also prohibit a husband from remarrying a wife he divorced… 25 Justice with Restraint These verses instruct judges to ensure justice by vindicating the righteous and punishing the wicked proportionally. Physical punishment, if warranted, must not exceed forty stripes to… 26 Offering the Firstfruits: Acknowledging God's Provision Verses 1–11 instruct the Israelites to bring the first fruits of their harvest to the priest as an offering to God, confessing His faithfulness in giving… 27 Command to Obey God's Law Fully Moses commands the Israelites to keep all the commandments given to them on that day, emphasizing obedience to God's law. This command is paired with the… 28 Blessings for Obedience These opening verses of Deuteronomy 28 convey God's promise of abundant blessings for Israel if they diligently obey His commandments. Blessings cover every aspect of life—family,… 29 Renewal of the Covenant Before Entering the Promised Land Moses recounts the covenant God made with Israel, recalling His mighty acts in Egypt and the wilderness. He reminds them to keep the covenant's words, promising… 30 Featured Choose Life This passage promises that after exile, when God's people remember His laws and return wholeheartedly, God will compassionately gather them back and restore them to their… 31 Moses’ Charge to Joshua and Nation Moses announces his impending death and inability to lead any further, reaffirming God's promise that He will go before the Israelites. Joshua is publicly commissioned to… 32 God’s Perfect Character and Call to Attention Moses begins with a solemn appeal for the heavens and earth to listen to his words, symbolizing the universality and importance of his message. He affirms… 33 The Divine Origin of Moses' Blessing Moses begins his final blessing by emphasizing God's majestic appearance as coming from Sinai and the surrounding regions, bringing a fiery law delivered by thousands of… 34 Featured The Death of Moses God shows Moses a panoramic view of the Promised Land from Mount Nebo, outlining its breadth from Gilead to Dan, and from Naphtali to the utmost…