Old Testament · Law
Deuteronomy
Written by Moses, speaking before he dies. Written for The next generation of Israel, about to cross the Jordan.
Big picture in three sentences
Deuteronomy is Moses' long sermon on the border of the promised land.
He retells the rescue from Egypt and begs the people to love God with their whole heart.
He hands the leadership to Joshua and blesses the tribes before he dies.
Deuteronomy means second law, because Moses repeats God's teaching.
Key verse · Deuteronomy 6:5
“You shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might.”
Stories families know from this book
- The Shema
- Love the Lord
- Choose life
- Moses blesses the tribes