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They should worship the Lord in the designated place and in designated ways. They should not follow the patterns of the Canaanite worship. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 12:1-31 Not only the idol images but also the places of idol worship asked God to destroy them. And God asked them to worship God in one place where God would choose. They were not allowed to worship God in any place they chose. Why? (4, 8-9, 13)   Whether they are ritually pure or impure, they can eat (clean) animals in their towns ( T or F ) They need to eat their tithe with the Levites in their towns (T or F) They should not eat the blood but pour it on the ground (T or F ) They should bring offerings to the chosen place (T or F ) They were allowed to learn good things from the pagan worships ( T or F) Answers and Meditations This is the first command from the Lord. He wants their worship done in a specific place and specific ways. “You should not worship the Lord your God the way they worship their go...

Moses once again warned them to keep God’s commandments. And he asked them to take special care not to forget God’s words. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 11:1-32 Moses emphasizes that he was telling God’s commandments to this generation. What characterizes this generation? (3-6)   Why did they need to keep God’s commandments? (two reasons. 8-9, 10-15, focus on ‘the land’)   Find verbs that Moses uses that they needed to do to keep God’s words in their hearts and lives? (18-20)   If they carefully observe God’s words, they will live long in the land. How does obedience guarantee their well-being? (three things, 23-25)   “I am setting before you (         ) a (          ) and a (           ).” As they enter the land of Canaan, they need to proclaim the covenantal blessings on (        ...

Though they were stubborn and rebellious, through Moses’ plea, the Lord forgave them. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 9:15 - 29 They have rebelled against (            ) again and again and provoked His anger. Though Moses was terrified by the Lord’s (             ) anger, he prayed for them, and the Lord answered.   Find verses that state their continuous rebellion.   Find verses that Moses address the Israelites as the Lord’s valued property.   What is Moses’ rationale that the Lord should forgive them?   The Lord, intense Moses risked his life when he came to the Lord in His intense anger and asked for their forgiveness.   22,23,24 Verses 15-24 say that the Israelites were rebellious always and thus provoked the Lord’s anger from time to time. Every time, Moses pleaded for them. Therefore, they should know Moses’ prayer made them...

This is the conclusion of the historical review. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 10:1 - 22 How many times do you find the expressions telling ‘the same tablets’ or ‘the same words’?   The events in verses 1 – 11 are not chronological but logical. God forgave the Israelites according to Moses’ plea. The forgiveness consists of the restoration of three. What are they? (1-5, 6-9, 11)   What the Lord wants from us is to (          ) Him and to (           ) His commandments that were given for our (             ).   God chose them by his love, not by their qualification. Therefore, they should cleanse their prideful (          ) and stop being (            ). For the Lord doesn’t take (     ...

When they conquer the Canaanites who are stronger than them, they might credit their victories to their righteousness. Moses warned them of such prideful hearts. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 9:1 - 14 Why would the Lord hand the Canaanites over to them? (5)   How many times does Moses emphasize the Canaanite victory is not because of their righteousness?    Rather, Moses stated they were stubborn and asked them not to forget the golden calf idolatry at Horeb (Ex. Ch 32). Find verses that show the Lord’s anger against the Israelites in verses 7 – 14.   Answers and meditations The wickedness of the Canaanites The promise to their ancestors   Three times When things go well in our lives, it is our wisdom that we interpret our success in God’s big picture rather than being intoxicated with pride. Meditate on why the Lord has brought success in your life.   7, 8, 12, 13, 14   The following expressions emphasize their stubbornness or...

Worry for living or desire for blessing could lead them to idolatry. The Lord confirms that He is the source of blessing, so thus, they don’t need to seek idols. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 8:1 - 20 These were God's will in their wandering in the wilderness. By (             ) them, the Lord (           ) and made them keep His commands from their hearts. He taught them that man does not live by (            ) alone but by all the (              ) of God. It was to discipline them as a (             ) disciplines his child. So thus, eventually, the Lord wanted to bring (         ) to them.   What is the warning for you when you have success in your lif...

In the second part of Ch 7, the Lord explains why they need to annihilate the Canaanites. The Lord doesn’t want the Israelites to serve God as the Canaanites serve their gods. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 7:12 - 26 "If you obey, the Lord will faithfully (           ) covenant with you as he promised (                  ). You will be blessed beyond (         ) peoples."   These are how the Lord fights for His people. (1) The Lord will judge the enemies with signs and (              ) as He did to (             ) to all the people they fear. (18-20) (2) The Lord will be (              ) among them. He will remove their enemies (...

The covenantal principles (Ch 6) are followed by three warnings: the Canaanites (Ch 7), the money (Ch 8), and the pride (Ch 9). In chapter 7, the Lord wanted to eliminate all the Canaanites who didn’t belong to the covenantal relationship in the land. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 7:1 - 11 The Lord commanded them to (              ) the Canaanites who were stronger than them, not to make (            ), nor to (            ) with them. Otherwise, you will turn your (         ) to worship other gods. Then, the anger of the Lord will erupt against (        ), for you are chosen to be (               ).   Why did the Lord choose Israel, who was weak and small?   Realize that th...

Moses emphasized obedience in chapter 5. Now, in chapters 6 – 11, he exposits the principles and theology of the covenant. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 6:1 - 25 The purpose of giving them the Lord’s statutes is (1) to (             ) the Lord and thus obey Him and (2) to live (            ) throughout generations in the land.   This is the essence of the Covenant principle. “The Lord is (           ) God, the Lord is (           ). You must (           ) the Lord your God with your (            ) mind, your (           ) being, and all your strength.”   Verses 6 – 25 tell us what is and how to love God wholehe...

Moses narrates the Ten Commandments again here, which was first proclaimed in Exodus chapter 20. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 5:1 - 33 Before stating the Ten Commandments, Moses addresses two things. They were those that God made a covenant with (verses         ). The Lord who brought them out of (              ) is giving these commandments.   As the Lord gave the Ten Commandments, He explained why He was asking so. Fill the table. Commands Reasons Do not worship idols Our God is a jealous God. Do not misuse the name of God.   Keep the Sabbath   Honor your parents     They feared a direct encounter with God and asked Moses to mediate with God. They said they would keep all the words of God delivered by him. Then God said, “They have spoken (...

Moses kept expositing who God was. Here, he emphasizes God’s uniqueness, which gives another reason they should carefully follow His statutes and ordinances. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 4:32 - 49 Moses keeps saying, ‘Lord alone is God – there is no other’ (verses          ). God is unique in three ways. 1) He has performed (             ) things no one has ever thought about. 2) He did those to (             ) you with His laws. 3) Because He (            ) and chose your ancestors and gave this land to you. Therefore, if you keep his statutes and commandments, it may go (            ) with you in the (            ) the Lord is about to give you.   Anyone wh...

After a review of the failure and then the victory, both regarding the land, Moses exposits the nature of God. Thus, he emphasizes to his audience why they should keep the Lord’s statutes. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 4:1 - 31 The first order for those entering the land was to ‘pay attention and keep the Lord’s statutes.’ Then, Moses reminded them of the consequence of disobedience and obedience (verses           )    What is the purpose of asking them to keep the Lord’s statutes? (6 – 8)   According to verses 9 – 14, we must heed the Lord’s words. It is because we should learn to (          ) God, not mechanically follow His words. Also, only through obedience might we experience God, for He didn’t (           ) any image but gave the Ten Commandments.   Moses explains three reasons not to make any image. They have ...

Two and a half tribes received the land under a certain requirement. Moses encouraged the Israelites for the Canaanite conquest. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 3:12 - 29 What tribes got their inheritance in the east of Jordan?   “You have seen everything the Lord did to these (         ) kings; He will do the same to all the kingdoms where (               ). Do not be afraid of them, for the Lord (        ) God will (           ) fight for you.”   When Moese asked God to enter Canaan, what was God’s response? The exact reason why Moses failed to enter the land was in Numbers 20:12.   Answers and Insights Reubenites, Gadites, half of Manassehites According to their proposal, Moses requested them to participate in the battle of Canaanite conquest for their fellow Israelite...

The Lord arranged the wars with two Amorite kings before they entered Canaan. Thus, He taught them how they would triumph over the Canaanite nations. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 2:26 - 3:11 As Moses sent messengers to Sihon with an offer of peace, why did he come out to fight? (30)   This passage emphasizes two things. Find related verses for each statement. Two kings were strong and mighty (two verses               ). The Lord gave their lands to Israel (five verses               ). The victory must have convinced the Israelites that the Lord would give the (                 ) to them.    Answers and Insights The Lord hardened his heart so that He would hand him and his kingdom over to the Israelites.   3:5, 11 2:31, 33, 36, 3:2,3 Cana...

The time of wondering was almost done. Now, they detoured the region of Edom and Moab. The Lord didn’t want them to disturb those nations. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 1:25 - 46 God commanded the Israelites not to conquer the land of three nations, Esau, Moab, and Ammon. Why? (find three verses)   Why do you think the Lord mentioned that Moab and Ammon have occupied the land of original inhabitants who are powerful and numerous? (v10, 21-23)   Why did the Lord make the Israelites wander the wilderness? (14-15)   This is the Lord’s command. “I have (             ) delivered to you their lands. Go ahead – (        ) it! This very day I will begin to fill all the people of the earth with (              ) when they hear about you.”   Answers and Insights The Lord has given them their inheritance (Verses 5, 9, 19) ...

The report of the land triggered their unbelieving heart, and thus, they began to doubt God’s good intentions. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 1:25 - 46 Moses said they rebelled against the Lord. What kind of attitude does Moses call rebellion?   How can a man of faith have courage before a strong enemy or unshakable obstacle? (29 – 33)   Two groups will enter the land. Joshua and Caleb will enter the land because they (                   ) followed the Lord. And the infants, you yet do not know (             ) from (           ), will possess the land.   When the Lord commanded them to return to the wilderness, they admitted their sins and wanted to take the land. What is wrong with their behavior? Isn’t it God’s will for them to take the land?     Answers and Meditation They...

Now, they arrived at the rift valley plains by Moab, at the border of Canaan. Moses made his final speech for this new generation. 👉 Read Deuteronomy 1:1 - 25 It was ordinarily an (           )-day journey from Horeb to Kadesh Barnea by way of (             ). But it took (             ) years for them to arrive in the Transjordan wilderness, aka the plains of Moab. At Mt. Horeb, the Lord confirmed that He would give the land to them. ‘Look! I have (         ) given the land to you. Go, (           ) the territory that the Lord (            ) to give to your ancestors and (                ...

This last chapter revisits Zelphehad’s daughters’ story, also found in chapter 27. The inheritance should be kept by all means. 👉 Read Numbers 36:1-13 In chapter 27, Zelophehad’s daughters brought up the issue of inheritance. Here, in chapter 36, who brought the issue?   If a family has only daughters, why do daughters need to marry men of the same tribe?   How often does the Bible say ‘keep the inheritance in the tribe’ or a similar way?   Answers and Meditations The heads of the Gileadites The Gelieadites were a part of the Menassehite, who lived on the east side of Jordan. They didn’t want a part of their tribal inheritance removed and added to another tribe. The Lord commended their attitude to keep the tribal inheritance among the tribe.    To keep the inheritance among their tribe   Four (Verses 7, 8, 9, 12) The Book of Numbers ends with this command, ‘keep your inheritnace by all means.’ You might fail to conquer ...

Now, two more chapters are to finish Numbers. Compared with Leviticus, which focuses on the priesthood and offerings, Numbers focuses on the Levitical codes and the inheritance of the land. 👉 Read Numbers 35:1 - 34 Each tribe will contribute some of its own towns to the Levites in proportion to its (              ). A total of (           ) towns will be given to the Levites.   It was OK to kill an intentional murderer without a court trial. (T or F) Any accidental killer should flee to one of the cities of refuge and prove his innocence in court. (T or F) He can return to his hometown after his innocence is proven. (T or F)   Until when the accident slayer should stay in the City of Refuge? And why? (28, 33)   Why does God want the land not to be defiled by blood? (34)   Answers and Meditations Inheritance, 48 In this way,...