This is the 5th book of Moses - completing the Pentateuch. Moses speaks to God's people and his sermons make up the content of this book. Why does Moses repeat much that has been written in the first four books?
All those who came out of Egypt have since died out in the wilderness (ch. 1). Now this "new nation" stands poised to take over the Land of Promise and they need to be taught the foundational truths of who God is is (holy, sovereign, loving/protecting) and who they are to be as His covenant people.
These themes will guide us as we journey through this magnificent sermon collection of Moses.
In these first two chapters imagine the honor of being Caleb or Joshua - the only two faithful men who are spared death on the other side of the Jordan so that they might lead God's people into Canaan. May we seek to stand out from the crowd and follow Yahweh unconditionally!
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