Deuteronomy 32 - Introduction

SUMMARY OF CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO

The prophetical and historical song of Moses, showing forth the nature of God's doctrine, 1-3. The character of God, 4. The corruption of the people, 5, 6. They are called to remember God's kindness, 7. and his dealings with them during their travels in the wilderness, 8-14. Their ingratitude and iniquity, 15-18. They are threatened with his judgments, 19-28. A pathetic lamentation over them because of their sins, 29-35. Gracious purposes in their behalf, mixed with reproaches for then manifold idolatries, and threatenings against his enemies, 36-42. A promise of salvation to the Gentiles, 43. Moses, having finished the song, warmly exhorts the people to obedience, 44-47. God calls him up to the mount, that he may see the good land and then die, 48-52.

QUESTIONS, LESSON TWENTY-THREE (Deuteronomy 31:1 to Deuteronomy 32:47)

OVER CHAPTER 31

1.

How old is Moses now?

2.

Who is appointed as his successor, and who appoints him?

3.

List at least three factors (or incidents) in this man's life that show he possessed the qualities needed as Israel's leader.

4.

Show that he was a spiritual man, as well as one with good military leadership. (Overlaps with 3.)

5.

Do you remember the words of encouragement Moses gave to Israel (also found in the book of Hebrews)?

6.

To whom was the law delivered?

7.

How often was it to be read before all Israel How often was it actually read?

8.

The tent of meeting is-' a name for _______, and also for _____________.

9.

What is said about Israel's imagination? What could and should have been said about it?

10.

Where was the book of the law kept?

OVER CHAPTER 32

11.

What material object, more than any other, is the central figure for God in this chapter?

12.

What traits does it bring to mind?

13.

Do you recall any phrases that show how much God cared for Israel in the wilderness?

14.

Explain: honey out of the rock. oil out of the flinty rock (Deuteronomy 32:13).

15.

How would Israel's new found prosperity effect them?

16.

Who or what is Jeshurun?

17.

Distinguish between Rock and rock in this chapter.

18.

Who are those that are not a people (Deuteronomy 32:21)?

19.

God's fire would be kindled because of Israel's wickedness. How extensively would it destroy?

20.

What (in this chapter) restrained God from completely obliterating Israel from the face of the earth?

21.

Would Israel ever be vindicated and restored?

22.

Whose help did (does) God not need to deliver Israel?

23.

Why should Israel set their hearts to these words?