11 Deuteronomy Flashcards
What does Deuteronomy mean? name?
Deutero - 2 Nomos - law - the second giving of the law
when was Deut written?
1400 bc
who wrote it?
Moses
what ends the book?
Moses’ death
What is the historical context?
Plains of Moab about to enter the Promised Land
What is the main thrust?
Moses explains the law and covenant renewal before entering
Theme
forgetting and remembering
5 Key themes and events
- Moses expounds the Law on the plains of Moab- Reaffirmation of the 10 comm - Duet 5- Hear, O Israel Worship God alone! Duet 6 Shamah- God loves Isr - He is faithful to His Cov
What’s Deut 4-11 about?
Exhortation to obey God’s laws
What’s Deut 12-26 about?
Laws given to a new generation
What does it end with?
warnings for covenant disobedience
What is the Redemptive Historical Narrative Connection?
Moses typology - mediator of the old covenant foreshadows Christ. Grace precedes faith as in the NT. Jesus is foreshadowed as the Passover Lamb, the coming prophet and the only one who can bring salvation