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Structure 27-30 The Ratification of the Covenant 31-34 The Succession from Moses to Joshua The Ratification of the Covenant (27-30) 27:1-26 deals with the future ratification to happen in Canaan 28-30 deals with the current ratification at Moab Chapter 27 tells us that Israel is to have a covenant renewal ceremony after entering the land. Certain tribes line up on one side and the other tribes on the opposite side. In the middle the levitical priest attends the ark. The building of the alter for the sacrifice The law was to be written on stones The people remind themselves of the blessings and curses. The process is fulfilled in Joshua 8. Chapter 29 starts with a prologue reminding the people of their history. Then we see an emphasis on stipulations and careful obedience. (29:15 = this ratification is a model to come) If the people continue in sin they will be exiled. 30:1 there can be restoration after exile if the people repent. 30:11-19 = An exhortation to accept the terms of the co...

Introduction and Reminder Chapter 34 indicates that the book was written for the time after the death of Moses. 1:1-4 Preamble to the book 1:5-4 The Historical Prologue – God recites the blessings He had given them to call them to obedience In this lecture we are going to be looking at chapters 4:44-26:19 Structure of 4:44-26:19 1) Introduction (4:44-49) 2) General Stipulations (5-11:32) 3) Specific Stipulations (12-26:15) Conclusion (26:16-26:19) 1) and 2) Introduction and General Stipulations (4:44-11:32) Introduction (4:44) i) The Ten Commandments (5) ii) Loyalty to God (6) iii) Lessons from the Past (7-11) iv) The Call to renewal and commitment (11:26-32) i) The Ten Commandments There are differences between the two recordings of the 10 commandments Exodus 20:10-11 Hebrew word = ‘to remember’ Deuteronomy 5: 12 Hebrew word = ‘to keep’ Motivations for keeping the Sabbath: Exodus 20:10-11- Keep the Sabbath because it is a creation ordinance Duet 5:12-15 – Keep the Sabbath because you ...

We are looking at chapters one through four. 1:5-4:43 functions like a historical prologue. This acts as an ancient near-eastern treaty working to remind the people of all a King has done to cultivate respect, loyalty and obedience to that King. 1:5 = An introduction to a prologue. Before this we see a recital of the history of Israel. God has Moses recite what happened to the Israelites in order to call Israel to respond with loyalty. On the basis of His gracious benefits God expects His people to respond in worship. The Prologue begins with the time at Sinai and ends with Joshua as a leader. The Recital of History (1-3) 1) Literary Structure 1:6-8 The call of God to leave Sinai, 1:9-46 Establishment of leaders, spies sent into the land 2:1-23 the wanderings of the first generation 2:24-3:20 the victories of Israel across the Jordan 3:21-4:43 Joshua is established as leader to replace Moses 2) Overview God assures Israel that He will give them the land 1:9-18 the establishment of lea...

The Extrinsic Agents 1) Critical Viewpoints: Some say that there are old legal traditions that form the book of Deuteronomy (proto-Deuteronomy). It was composed by defecting Levites moving to Judah. These Levites brought with them laws. The proto-Deuteronomy was composed for Josiah’s reforms. The book is apparently found in 2 Kings 22. They claim that the people composed it in the days of Josiah. The conservative view argues for Mosaic Authorship. 2) Mosaic Authorship The book contains sermons and events that Moses witnessed. (1:1) Did Moses pen every word in the book? Chapter 34:1-12 features the death of Moses. From a plain reading of the text with have a portion written after the death of Moses. The sermons of the book are authentic Mosaic sermons. The sermons were taken and published after his death. 3) Date of Final Composition The book was composed after the time in Moab and before the death of Moses. The book has a focus on Joshua as a leader of God’s people. The Redemptive Hist...