READ IT! - Introduction to Deuteronomy 4-10

Readings for this week

Monday: Deuteronomy 4

Tuesday: Deuteronomy 5

Wednesday: Deuteronomy 6

Thursday: Deuteronomy 7

Friday: Deuteronomy 8

Saturday: Deuteronomy 9

Sunday: Deuteronomy 10

Introduction to Deuteronomy 4-10

Chapter 4

The words of Moses: Now, Israel, hear the commandments and obey them. You heard the LORD speak from the fire. Take care not to make idols. The LORD is God.

Chapter 5

The LORD made his covenant with us: Have no other gods; Keep the Sabbath; Honor your parents. You shall do all that he has commanded.

Chapter 6

The “Shema” contains one of the daily prayers of the Jews:

"Sh'ma Yisra'el. YHWH Eloheinu. YHWH Ehad."

“Shema” means “Hear!” or “Listen!”

“Hear, O Israel! The LORD our God, the LORD is one.”

Or “Hear, O Israel! The LORD [is] our God, the LORD alone.”
Or “Hear, O Israel! The LORD our God [is] the LORD alone.”

“Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might.”

In the New Testament, Jesus said that this commandment was the greatest commandment of them all. If you keep this one law, you are keeping all of God’s laws. If you break this one law, you are breaking all of God’s laws.

Chapter 7

The words of Moses: Make no treaty with the nations of the land. You are a holy people, the LORD has chosen you. He will drive out the nations before you.

Chapter 8

The words of Moses: The LORD led you in the wilderness and tested you. He is bringing you into a good land. Do not forget the LORD or you shall perish.

Chapter 9

The words of Moses: It is not for your righteousness that you will occupy the land. You rebelled and made the calf so I broke the tablets of the covenant.

Chapter 10

The words of Moses: The LORD wrote on new tablets. What does the LORD ask? That you fear him, walk in his ways, love him, serve him and keep his commands.