The book of Deuteronomy is one of the most significant books in the Bible. Its content helped shape the theology of both the Old and New Testaments. In Book Study: Deuteronomy distinguished Old Testament scholar Dr. Daniel Block provides an in-depth look at look at this important book. Dr. Block walks through the text of what he calls “the Gospel according to Moses.” You’ll gain a better understanding of Deuteronomy and a fresh appreciation of how the book reveals the brilliance of God’s grace.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Course
5m
The Gospel according to Moses
How the Bible Talks about Deuteronomy
9m
How We Talk about Deuteronomy
9m
Hearing the Message of Deuteronomy: Hear the Word
5m
Hearing the Message of Deuteronomy: Recognize the Setting
6m
Hearing the Message of Deuteronomy: Recognize the Genre
11m
Hearing the Message of Deuteronomy: Recognize as God’s Word
11m
Setting the Stage (Deut 1)
Hearing the Words of Moses
6m
The Preamble: Geographical Context
8m
The Preamble: Chronological Context
4m
Introduction to Moses’ First Address
8m
Recollections of Mount Horeb
8m
The Problem at Horeb
3m
The Proposed Solution
5m
The Rebellion and Its Context
6m
The Nature of the Rebellion
4m
The Lord’s Reaction to the Rebellion
5m
Moses’ Intercessory Prayer
5m
Lessons Learned from Kadesh-Barnea
5m
Setting the Stage (Deut 2–3)
Recollections of Grace
5m
Transjordanian Relationships
6m
Two Historical Notes and More Transjordanian Relationships
7m
The Journey to the Plains of Moab
5m
The Conquest of Sihon King of Heshbon
10m
The Conquest of Og King of Bashan
2m
Preparing for the Conquest of Canaan
6m
Moses’ Prayer for Himself
12m
Lessons on Leadership
5m
The Grace of Torah (Deut 4:1–8)
Features of Deuteronomy 4
5m
Themes in Deuteronomy 4
7m
Designations for Law in the Old Testament
8m
The Nature of the Torah
9m
“A Prayer to Every God”
8m
The Grace of Covenant (Deut 4:9–31)
The Grace of Covenant Past
6m
The Significance of Horeb
5m
The Heart of the Covenant
8m
The Grace of Covenant Present
5m
Idolatry in the Ancient Near East
3m
The Creator and Creation
9m
The Grace of Covenant Future
7m
The Restoration of Covenant Relationship
7m
The Grace of Salvation (Deut 4:32–44)
The Conclusion to Moses’ First Address
9m
What God Has Done
6m
The History of Grace
10m
A Christian Version of Deuteronomy 4:32–40
6m
The Narrative Postlude
4m
Introduction to Moses’ Second Address
The Narrative Introduction (Deut 4:45–49)
4m
The Ending of Moses’ Second Address
7m
The Literary Context of the Second Address
5m
The Agenda of the Second Address
6m
The Decalogue (Deut 5:1–6:3)
Introduction to the Decalogue
10m
Textual Witnesses to the Decalogue
5m
Designations for the Decalogue
8m
The Covenantal Structure
8m
The Covenantal Goal
4m
The Numbering of the Words
12m
The Decalogue as a Bill of Rights
11m
Features of Covenant Documents
9m
Concluding Comments on the Decalogue
10m
The Law and the Israelites
11m
Moses and Paul
4m
The Significance of the Law for Christians
13m
The Shema (Deut 6:4–25)
A Call for Covenant Love
7m
Interpreting the Shema
9m
The Lord Alone: Part 1
11m
The Lord Alone: Part 2
10m
Dimensions of Covenant Commitment
11m
The Test of Covenant Commitment
9m
Moses’ Family Catechism
6m
The Nature of the Law
9m
How to Understand Paul and the Law
9m
The External Test of Covenant Commitment (Deut 7:1–26)
The Nature of the External Test
9m
Understanding Cherem
7m
Ancient Near Eastern Texts and the Ethics of Cherem
12m
The Lord’s Holy and Treasured People
9m
The Importance of the Test
8m
Moses’ Anti-Idolatry Polemic
4m
The Required Response to the Test
8m
Promises of the Lord’s Aid
8m
The Internal Test of Covenant Commitment (Deut 8:1–20)
The Context of the Test
7m
What Is This Mystery Food?
10m
The Foil for the Future Test
8m
The Nature of the Future Test
9m
Responses to the Internal Test
8m
Lessons from Deuteronomy 8
6m
The Grace of Covenant Relationship (Deut 9:1–10:11)
Introduction to the Literary Unit
5m
A Modified Disputation Speech
5m
The Hypothesis and the People’s Explanation
6m
Moses’ Explanation
9m
The Lord’s Response to the Rebellion at Horeb
10m
Moses’ Response to the Rebellion at Horeb
7m
Disposing of the Calf
6m
Moses’ Intercessory Prayer in Deuteronomy 9:25–29
5m
The Arguments in Moses’ Prayer
12m
The Lord’s Reaffirmation of the Covenant
8m
Moses’ Role in Creating the Covenant Symbols
5m
God’s Role in Creating the Covenant Symbols
7m
The Lord Secures the Covenant
10m
The Conclusion to Moses’ Second Address
3m
The Heart of the Matter (Deut 10:12–11:1)
The Structure and Design of the Unit
9m
Moses’ First Answer
10m
Features of Moses’ Demand
8m
Moses’ Second Answer
11m
A Motivational Doxology
5m
Moses’ Third Answer
8m
Moses’ Gospel throughout the Old Testament
5m
Moses’ Gospel throughout the New Testament
6m
God’s past and Future Provisions (Deut 11:2–32)
Introduction to Deuteronomy 11
7m
Lessons from Israel’s History
9m
The Land as Gift: Part 1
9m
The Land as Gift: Part 2
5m
The Land as Test
6m
The Prescription for Passing the Test
9m
The Land as Promise
8m
The Land as Opportunity
10m
A Theology of the Land
7m
Contemporary Significance of Land Theology
8m
Looking beyond the Jordan: Part 1
10m
Looking beyond the Jordan: Part 2
9m
The Problem of Jericho and Ai
6m
Introduction to Moses’ Third Address (Deut 12)
The Nature of the Proclamation
8m
An Invitation into the Lord’s Presence
10m
An Invitation to True, Transforming Worship
10m
A Second Invitation to True, Transforming Worship
6m
The Nature of Israel’s Future Worship
7m
Centralized Sanctuary Worship
10m
Altars outside Jerusalem
5m
An Invitation to True, Transforming Worship at Home
9m
Slaughter and Sacrifice at Home
7m
Slaughter and Sacrifice at the Sanctuary
10m
Feasting at the Table of the Lord (Deut 14)
Interpreting Deuteronomy 14
10m
Who Is Invited to the Banquet?
11m
Clean and Unclean Animals
8m
What Makes Food Abominable to God?
7m
Boiling a Kid in Its Mother’s Milk
10m
The Contemporary Significance of the Food Laws
9m
Kingship as the Embodiment of Righteousness (Deut 17:14–20)
The Request for a King
9m
Kingship and the Old Testament
9m
Constraints on Kingship
12m
Positive Instructions for the King
11m
The Significance of Deuteronomy 17:14–20
10m
Israel’s National Anthem (Deut 31–32)
Part of a Death Narrative
8m
Making Sense of Deuteronomy 31
7m
The Genre of the Song in Deuteronomy 32
10m
The Origin, Occasion, Purpose, and Function of the Song