Deuteronomy 1 - Introduction

SUMMARY OF CHAPTER ONE

Introduction to the book, 1, 2. Moses addresses the people in the fortieth year after the exodus from Egypt, 3-5; and shows how God had spoken to them in Horeb, and the directions he gave them, 6-8. How, at the commandment of the Lord, he had appointed officers, fudges, &c., to share the government with him, 9-18. Of their travels in the terrible wilderness, 19-21. The people's request to have spies sent to search out the land, 22-25. Of their murmuring and rebellion when they heard the report of the spies, 26-28. How Moses encouraged them, 29-33. The displeasure of the Lord against them because of their murmurings, and his purpose to exclude them from the good land, and give it to their children only, 34-40. How they repented, and yet, without the authority of God. went against the Amorites, by whom they were defeated, 41-44. Their return to Kadesh. where they abode many days, 45. 46.

QUESTIONS, LESSON ONE (Deuteronomy 1:1-46)

ON THE INTRODUCTION.

1.

Have you read Deuteronomy completely through before beginning this study?

2.

Explain the meaning of Deuteronomy.

3.

Explain why the concept of a book that simply duplicates certain laws of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers is so erroneous?

4.

Deuteronomy is a part of what was at first a single book or scroll. Give a Bible name for this entire book.

5.

Explain how the situation in Israel now justified the words and unique message of Deuteronomy.

6.

Specifically, upon whom did the curse (of exclusion from the promised land) rest? Among those who left Egypt, who entered Canaan?

7.

Does Deuteronomy claim to be from the hand of Moses? Where?

8.

Show that Jesus believed Moses to be the writer of Deuteronomy.

9.

Chronologically, where are we in Israel's history as the book begins? About how much time is covered in the book itself?

10.

Summarize the basic outline of the book, including the scripture limitations for the four main divisions.

OVER CHAPTER ONE.
11.

How can we know the meaning of beyond the Jordan in Chapter 1? What is the basic rule for understanding this phrase?

12.

What is the Arabah?

13.

Be as exact as you can in giving these times:

(a)

From Egypt to Kadesh-barnea;

(b)

From Kadesh-barnea to the Brook Zered;

(c)

From the Brook Zered to the Plains of Moab.

14.

What basic trait of a Godly life was shown to be lacking when the eleven spies and the multitude failed to go up and take the promised land as directed? Explain.

15.

The breakdown of authority among the judges involved captains over _____ (highest number), _____, _____.

and _____ (lowest number).

16.

With what moral responsibility were the judges charged?

17.

How did Moses fit into this new judiciary system?

18.

In what way was Kadesh-barnea so important in Israel's wilderness history?

19.

Who would fight for Israel (Deuteronomy 1:20)?

20.

Finish: Yet in this thing ye did not _______ Jehovah your God (Deuteronomy 1:33).

21.

What reason is given here (Deuteronomy 1:36) for Caleb entering the promised land with Israel?

22.

Why did not God go with Israel in battle, after they said, we have sinned against Jehovah (Deuteronomy 1:41)?