Deuteronomy: A Call for Covenant Faithfulness - A Survey of the Bible
Deuteronomy: A Call for Covenant Faithfulness
A Survey of the Bible
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Deuteronomy Chart - Wilson
Summary of Deuteronomy - Peterson
Hittite Treaty Format and Deuteronomy - Spinkle
Context: Who, When, Where, and Why?
• Who composed Deuteronomy?
• When did he write?
• Where were he and his audience?
• Why was he writing?
Content: How and What?
• How is Deuteronomy organized?
Four Sermons:
• History Review (1:1-4:43)
• Ten Commandments (4:44-26:19)
• Blessings and Cursing (27:1-30:20)
• Farewell Address (31:1-34:12)
Covenant Contract:
• Preamble: Parties Involved (1:1-5)
• Historical Prologue: Narration of History (1:6-4:43)
• Covenant Stipulations: Exposition of Ten Commandments (4:44-26:19)
• Blessings and Cursing: Consequences for Covenant Faithfulness (27:1-30:20)
• Farewell Address: Moses Final Words and Death (31:1-34:12)
• What is the message of Deuteronomy?
Conviction: So What?
• What should we believe?
- The Lord is clear about His expectations for His faithfulness.
- The Lord is clear about His expectations for our faithfulness.
- Obedience brings blessing.
- Disobedience brings discipline.
- Repentance brings restoration.
• How should we behave?
- Choose Life!
• Where does this fit?
- A Summary of the Law in a Contract with the Lord
Next Steps
• Recognize the authority and faithfulness of God.
• Take the Word of God seriously (Jesus quoted Deuteronomy).
• Choose obedience and real life.
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• Read Deuteronomy 4:1-43.
• Was there anything new or insightful in this message?
• Was there anything you know you can or should immediately apply?
• What did you struggle with in this message? What did not make sense or caused you to evaluate your own life more deeply?
• How would your life personally, or the life of your family be different if you fully live out the truths in this message?
• How are you practically aware and submitting to the authority of the Lord?
• How has God been faithful to both bless and discipline you?
• Why does the law have both a presentation of the Ten Commandments (5:6-21) and an exposition of them in daily life (6:1-26:18)?
• Why do you think Jesus quoted from Deuteronomy when he was tempted and why is Deuteronomy the most quoted book in the New Testament? What should that teach us?
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Parents Night Out | December 2 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Feed your kids, load them up in their pajamas, and bring them to us. We will provide snacks and a fun filled evening while you enjoy a few hours of quiet time, Christmas shopping, or even a date night! This event is for kids Nursery through 4th Grade. Deadline to register is November 14. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Fellowship Women’s Christmas Party with Cookie Decorating
Ladies, mark your calendars for December 15, 6:00 p.m. here at Fellowship for a Christmas Party and a fun night of cookie decorating. This will be a great time of fellowship while learning some great decorating skills and an added bonus of yummy treats to take home or give as gifts. Cost is $10 per person. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. Child care by RSVP to Shanna at 501-336-0332.
Griefshare - Surviving the Holidays | November 19 | 10-12 noon
We are hosting a “Surviving the Holidays” seminar to help you deal with the emotions and the impact holidays can have. Join us and find hope for the future. No reservations necessary. Cost is $5.00.
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