Bible study course
An advanced, collegiate, twelve-lesson academic study of the Book of Deuteronomy, exploring Moses farewell addresses on the Plains of Moab, the theological depth of the Shema, the renewal of the Decalogue, covenant treaty architecture, holiness in domestic and social life, blessings and curses at Mount Ebal and Gerizim, the Song of the Rock, and the passing of Moses on Mount Nebo.
An orienting academic study of Deuteronomy 1:1 to 3:29, exploring Moses first farewell address on the Plains of Moab, the failure of the first generation at Kadesh-barnea, God guidance through the desert, and victories over Sihon and Og.
An advanced theological exposition of Deuteronomy 4:1 to 4:49, examining the incomparable nature of Yahweh, the voice from the fire, the strict prohibition of graven images, the prophecy of exile and restoration, and the Transjordan cities of refuge.
An advanced theological exposition of Deuteronomy 5:1 to 6:25, analyzing the re-proclamation of the Ten Commandments, Moses as covenant mediator, the foundational Shema Yisrael, whole-hearted love for Yahweh, and intergenerational discipleship.
An advanced theological exposition of Deuteronomy 7:1 to 8:20, analyzing Israel election by sovereign love rather than numerical might, the holy war against Canaanite idolatry, the pedagogical function of the wilderness manna, and the spiritual danger of self-sufficient pride.
An advanced theological exposition of Deuteronomy 9:1 to 11:32, examining Israel persistent stubbornness, the golden calf apostasy, Moses forty-day intercession, the provision of the second stone tablets, the circumcision of the heart, and the blessings and curses at Mount Gerizim and Ebal.
An advanced theological exposition of Deuteronomy 12:1 to 13:18, analyzing the law of the single central sanctuary, the demolition of pagan high places, the sacred treatment of blood, and the rigorous testing of false prophets and enticers to apostasy.
An advanced theological exposition of Deuteronomy 14:1 to 16:17, analyzing dietary boundaries for God holy children, the sacred triennial tithe for the poor, the seventh-year sabbatical remission of debts, the release of Hebrew servants, and the three annual pilgrimage festivals.
An advanced theological exposition of Deuteronomy 16:18 to 18:22, analyzing the four covenant offices of ancient Israel: impartial judges and the supreme court, the constitutional limits on the monarch, the Levitical priests, and the promise of the Prophet like Moses.
An advanced theological exposition of Deuteronomy 19:1 to 21:23, examining cities of refuge, the requirement of multiple witnesses, rules of warfare, the unworked heifer rite for unsolved murder, and the curse of being hanged upon a tree.
An advanced theological exposition of Deuteronomy 22:1 to 26:19, analyzing domestic ethics, animal welfare, roof parapets, marriage sanctity, assembly exclusion boundaries, fair wages, leaving harvest gleanings for the poor, honest weights, and the liturgical firstfruits creed.
An advanced theological exposition of Deuteronomy 27:1 to 28:68, analyzing the plastered stones and unhewn altar on Mount Ebal, the responsive twelve curses, the radiant blessings of covenant obedience, and the terrifying apocalyptic curses of rebellion, siege, and exile.
The climactic final study of Deuteronomy 29:1 to 34:12, analyzing the Moab covenant renewal, secret and revealed things, restoration after exile, the circumcision of the heart, the choice between life and death, Joshua commissioning, the Song of the Rock, the tribal blessings, and the passing of Moses.