The name means a repetition of the law (see Deuteronomy 17:18).
Shortly before his death, Moses retold the history of the wilderness journey and all that God had done for His people. He was addressing a new generation, but God knew that Israel as a nation would not be obedient. He dealt with the unchanging principles of how faith is achieved and maintained. Jesus Christ taught and lived these same principles.
But Israel did not understand, nor were they obedient. Moses' prophecy, given by God, in Deuteronomy 28, is a vivid forecast of the sufferings of the Jews, especially since AD 70.
| SUNDAY
Deuteronomy 1 |
Only two of all the men who were numbered when they left Egypt would enter the Promised Land: Caleb (verse 36) and Joshua (verse 38). |
| MONDAY
Deuteronomy 2 |
The bulk of the generation who left Egypt died in the wilderness. See Hebrews 3:17-19. |
| TUESDAY
Deuteronomy 3 |
Joshua would lead the Israelites into Canaan (verse 21). Jesus is the leader for all who will be obedient to him, leading them to God's Kingdom. |
| WEDNESDAY
Deuteronomy 6 |
God's word should be in OUR heart (verse 6). we should teach it to our children and talk about it always (verse 7). |
| THURSDAY
Deuteronomy 8 |
We cannot really LIVE except by the word of God (verse 3). Jesus knew this (Matthew 4:4). |
| FRIDAY
Deuteronomy 18 |
Jesus is THE PROPHET like Moses (verses 15,18) to whom WE should hearken. Compare with Acts 3:22-26. |
| SATURDAY
Deuteronomy 28 |
The words of God's prophet Moses came true in the coming of Christ (see John 5:46-47) and in the overthrow of Israel in AD 70. |