1. Two Stories — September 1, 2024
The writers of the Psalms positively swooned over the books of the law, but that is hardly our reaction to them. What made Deuteronomy in particular such a beloved book to the Old Testament writers and to Jesus himself? What is in the book? And what do we stand to gain by spending these six weeks in it?
2. Where Are We? — September 8, 2024
The prologue of Deuteronomy retells selected stories from Israel's time in the wilderness. These stories contribute to the larger biblical motif of thinking about the Promised Land as a new Garden of Eden. Entering the land is like re-entering Eden, and it must be done in faith and by grace.
3. The Cosmic Temple — September 15, 2024
The Ten Words, commonly known as the Ten Commandments, are the anchor of Deuteronomy's literary design. It's important that we understand what each one is really about, how the rest of the book is connected to them, and why Jesus said that the whole law is summed up in the commands to love God and neighbor.
4. Sabbath Destiny — September 22, 2024
In Deuteronomy 6-11, Moses expands upon the first of the Ten Words which forbids having other gods than the Lord. Though Israel is going into the Promised Land, they must not put their hope in military strength. When they flourish in the land, they must not allow material prosperity to make them proud. And they must not think that the land is theirs because of their moral goodness. Militarism, materialism, and moralism form the three main temptations God's people must resist in the new land.
5. Image of God — September 29, 2024
Deuteronomy envisions a very different world from the one we live in. Most importantly, we come to these texts as disciples of Jesus. So how can we read these myriad laws in a way that neither enslaves us to them nor dismisses them, but rather allows the laws to teach, correct, rebuke, and train us?
6. Stewards of the Earth — October 6, 2024
Deuteronomy envisions a very different world from the one we live in. Most importantly, we come to these texts as disciples of Jesus. So how can we read these myriad laws in a way that neither enslaves us to them nor dismisses them, but rather allows the laws to teach, correct, rebuke, and train us?
7. Built for Unity — October 13, 2024
Deuteronomy envisions a very different world from the one we live in. Most importantly, we come to these texts as disciples of Jesus. So how can we read these myriad laws in a way that neither enslaves us to them nor dismisses them, but rather allows the laws to teach, correct, rebuke, and train us?
8. The Problem of Sin — November 3, 2024
Deuteronomy envisions a very different world from the one we live in. Most importantly, we come to these texts as disciples of Jesus. So how can we read these myriad laws in a way that neither enslaves us to them nor dismisses them, but rather allows the laws to teach, correct, rebuke, and train us?
9. The Results of Sin — November 10, 2024
Deuteronomy envisions a very different world from the one we live in. Most importantly, we come to these texts as disciples of Jesus. So how can we read these myriad laws in a way that neither enslaves us to them nor dismisses them, but rather allows the laws to teach, correct, rebuke, and train us?
10. What God Has Done — November 17, 2024
Deuteronomy envisions a very different world from the one we live in. Most importantly, we come to these texts as disciples of Jesus. So how can we read these myriad laws in a way that neither enslaves us to them nor dismisses them, but rather allows the laws to teach, correct, rebuke, and train us?
11. What God Calls Us to Do — November 24, 2024
Deuteronomy envisions a very different world from the one we live in. Most importantly, we come to these texts as disciples of Jesus. So how can we read these myriad laws in a way that neither enslaves us to them nor dismisses them, but rather allows the laws to teach, correct, rebuke, and train us?