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Old Testament Survey


FOR FURTHER STUDY

1. Jesus quoted from the book of Deuteronomy during His temptation by Satan. Compare Matthew 4:4 with Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:7 with Deuteronomy 6:16; and Matthew 4:10 with Deuteronomy 6:13.

2. Deuteronomy is a historical book, but it contains four important prophecies:

-The entrance of Israel under Joshua into Canaan: Deuteronomy 7:2; Deuteronomy 9:1-3; Deuteronomy 31:3,5
-The sin of Israel while in Canaan: Deuteronomy 31:16-18,20,29
-The exile from Canaan: Deuteronomy 4:26-28; Deuteronomy 7:4; Deuteronomy 8:19-20; Deuteronomy 28:36,41,49,50,53,64
-The return of Israel back to Canaan: Deuteronomy 4:29; Deuteronomy 30:1-3,10

3. Study the key words "do," "keep," and "observe." They are found 177 times in Deuteronomy.

4. Another key word of this book is "remember." It is frequently repeated throughout the entire book. The Israelites are told to remember:

-The giving of the Law: Deuteronomy 4:9-10
-The covenant: Deuteronomy 4:23
-Their past slavery: Deuteronomy 5:15
-Their deliverance: Deuteronomy 7:18
-God's leadership and provision: Deuteronomy 8:2-6
-Sins of the past: Deuteronomy 9:7
-Judgments of God: Deuteronomy 24:9
-The days of old: Deuteronomy 32:7

5. This book contains a song that may be sung during the great tribulation. Compare Deuteronomy 31:30-32:45 with Revelation 15:3-4.

6. A major theme of Deuteronomy is the importance of the Word of God. See Deuteronomy 4:1, 2, 7, 9; Deuteronomy 6:7-9; Deuteronomy 11:18-21; Deuteronomy 27:1-4; Deuteronomy 30:11-14; Deuteronomy 31:11-12; Deuteronomy 32:46-47.

7. For the historical context of Leviticus, read Numbers 21:21-22:1 and Deuteronomy 1:1-5.