DEUTERONOMY - LESSON 5
The Book of Deuteronomy is the fifth and last book of the Pentateuch. Deuteronomy is known as the second law. Much of the information in the book is not new. Instead, it is a repeat of things that have happened before. For instance, the Ten Commandments are repeated here.
Chapters 1–4: The Israelites continue their journey through the wilderness is recalled. When you read it, don't think it is happening again. It is just a review of what happened before.
Chapters 4–11: After a second introduction at 4:44–49 the events at Mount Horeb are recalled, with the giving of the Ten Commandments. Heads of families are urged to instruct those under their care in the law. Warnings are made against serving gods other than Yahweh. The land promised to Israel is praised, and the people are urged to obey.
Chapters 12–16a: Laws governing Israel's worship are stated.
Chapter 16b–18: The appointment and regulation of community and religious leaders.
Chapter 19–25: Laws are given about social regulation.
Chapter 26: Confession of identity and loyalty.
Chapters 27–28:1-14: Blessings for obedience.
Chapter 28:15-68 - Curses for disobedience (Notice that the list of laws for disobedience is much longer than the list of blessings for obedience).
Chapters 29–30: Conclusion of the laws in the Deuteronomic code
Chapters 31–34: Joshua is installed as Moses's successor. Moses delivers the law to the Levites and ascends Mount Nebo where he dies and is buried by God. Two poems, the Song of Moses and the Blessing of Moses are recorded.
Deuteronomy 34:10–12, "Never again did there arise in Israel a prophet like Moses."
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