Deuteronomy: Flashcards
What does Deuteronomy contain?
Like Leviticus, Deuteronomy contains large amounts of legal detail, but its emphasis is on the people rather than the priests.
what does Deuteronomy mean?
the translators of the Septuagint rendered the phrase “second law
what is the Hebrew title of Deuteronomy?
“These are the words”
Who is the author of Deuteronomy?
Traditionally Moses has been recognized as the originator of the majority of the book
How is Deuteronomy organized?
Deuteronomy is organized as a series of three discourses by Moses
What is The Purposes of Deuteronomy? (8)
1) Covenant Renewal
2) A Successor for Moses
3) Preparation for Life in Canaan
4) Prophetic Fulfillment
5) Prophetic Predictions
6) Kingship
7) Exile & Restoration
8) The Prophet
What is the theme of Deuteronomy? (3)
- Israel
- Israel’s God
- The Covenant which binds them together.
What is the Theology of Deuteronomy? (4)
1) God is a Covenant-Making and Covenant-Keeping God.
2) Monotheism.
3) Deuteronomic Humanitarianism.
4) Blessings and Curses.
What did The authors of the books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, and 2 Kings weigh Israel’s history against?
the background of Deuteronomy’s instructions.
What is the connection of Deuteronomy and the New Testament?
Deuteronomy is the third most often cited book in the New Testament after Psalms and Isaiah.
What is the connection of Jesus and the book of Deuteronomy?
Jesus quoting from Deuteronomy more than any other book.
When Jesus Christ named the first of the two greatest commandments, He referenced?
Deuteronomy
Jesus answered all three of the devil’s temptations with?
with passages from Deuteronomy.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 is called?
The Shema
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (not extra Credit)
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
What is the Old Testament law?
God’s fully inspired Word.
What should we see the law as added to?
as something additional built on top of the already existing foundation of the promises and blessings to Abraham.
What shouldn’t we see the Law as?
as binding on you or anyone else in the New Covenant, except where a principal or command has been specifically renewed in the New Testament.
What is the connection between Jesus and the Law?
• Since Christ fully obeyed and fulfilled the Law, and since we receive his righteousness (imputed to us) when we repent, then God sees us covered with the righteousness of Christ who perfectly fulfilled the Old Testament Law.
