DEUTERONOMY  Lesson 13

DISCUSSION CHPTS. 29-30, INTRO TO CHAPTS. 31-32

OPEN WITH PRAYER

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NOTES for Ch. 29-30

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEEK 14 CHAPTERS 29-30

1.  In 29:2-3 God talks to them as if they were there in Egypt and saw with their own eyes what God did for their fathers and grandfathers.  What did God do for your father and/or mother, your grandparents that has impacted you?

2.  29:4 says they were not given a mind that understands or eyes that see or ears that hear.  Describe a reaction you have receive when witnessing to someone the Lord has not prepared to listen.

3.  The imagery in 29:18 is of a person, family, or tribe turning from God being a root baring poisonous fruit.  Heb. 12:15 also says bitterness is a poisonous root.  Poisonous in what sense?  What is the effect on a church of a person or family who are bitter or who have rejected scripture?

4.  What responsibilities do we have as rulers over all the earth?  Can stewardship of the earth, sea and sky be taken too far?  If so, how?

5.  30:6 says God will circumcise our hearts that we may live.  What are some of the signs of a circumcised heart?  (v.8, Gal. 22-23) How does having a circumcised heart help us live more abundantly, beyond God’s physical blessings (v.9)?

6.  What are the 2 big “IF”s in v. 17?

7.  The covenant is stated and restated in verses 15-18 and 19-20.  The instructions seem simple.  Why does God say the law brings about wealth? (Rom. 4:15)  In what 2 ways has God compensated?

INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTERS 31-32

These next 4 chapters are the conclusion of the book and or the Torah, the Pentateuch.

CH. 31 places in order the transference of leadership from himself to Joshua.  In this chapter, he exhorts the people and prophesies against them of their future apostasy and dispersion.

CH. 32 is Moses’ and Joshua’s Song.  God told Moses and Joshua to write this song 31:19, a song so it will be repeated and remembered.  We learn more about God in this chapter, this song, than in any other single chapter in the Bible.

DISCUSSION QUETIONS FOR WEEK 15, Aug. 23 CH. 31-32

Ch. 31

1.  In Deuteronomy alone we are told 10 times “Do not be afraid”. Jesus is reported telling us not to fear 5 times in the Gospels.  Why is it a sin to fear? What things frighten you?  How do you overcome your fear?

2.   While it is the obligation of the parents to teach their children (Deu. 6:7), The Lord also has a back up plan.  What is it? (Deu. 31:10-13)  How does this equate to our educational system today?  Who has the primary responsibility for teaching our children?  Why has this so developed?

3.  Why did God commission the song to be written?  

4. Moses says that he knows what will happen after he is gone (Deu. 31:29).  And he was right.  Should a church be held together by the pastor? Have you ever been in a church when a great leader stepped down?  What happened to the church?

CH. 32  Moses’ Song

5. How are verses 1-14 like gentle rain to a thirsty plant (Deu. 32:1-2)?  What is the message for them?  For us?

6.  Why will God never blot out Israel, despite their unfaithfulness, as He has done the other people groups like Edom and the Amorities? (Deu. 32:26-27)

7.  What have you learned about God from this chapter?  

8. What was Moses’ sin that was so bad, God would not let him enter the Promised Land?  Why was it terrible? (Deu. 32:51-52)  What is the warning for us?