Moses commands the Jewish people about a ceremony they must perform when they enter into the Land of Israel. Six tribes are to stand on Mount Gerizim and six tribes on Mount Ebal.
Devarim – Deuteronomy
At the end of 40 years, the Jewish people are camped on the border of the land of Israel. Moses spends the last weeks of his life reviewing the Torah with the people. The Torah ends with the death and burial of Moshe.
Deuteronomy 22:5 – Weapons and Garments
Deuteronomy 22:5 is a verse about men and women and clothing that upsets a lot of people. Let’s try to understand what the verse does and doesn’t say.
Deuteronomy 17:16-17 – Three Prohibitions
In Deuteronomy 17 Moses discusses when and how the Jewish people can chose a king. Though the Jewish king has great power and authority, there are 3 things prohibited to him.
Deuteronomy 13:7-12 – The Enticer
The 10 Commandments prohibit idolatry. Deuteronomy 13 tells us the punishment for a Jew who suggests practicing idolatry.
Deuteronomy 7:22 – Little by Little
The Jewish people will soon be entering the Land of Israel. Moses tells them that God will remove the Canaanites “little by little.” Why won’t this be done quickly?
Deuteronomy 33:12 – Blessing Benjamin
In Genesis 49 Jacob blessed his 12 sons. In a similar way, in Deuteronomy 33, at the end of his life, Moses blesses the 12 tribes.
Deuteronomy 32:39 – I am He
In Deuteronomy 32:39 God proclaims, “I, I am He.” Why is the “I” repeated? Who is the intended recipient of this message?
Deuteronomy 30:11-14 – Not in Heaven
In Deuteronomy 30:11-14 Moses teaches the Jewish people about repentance. Or, maybe he’s teaching about the importance of studying Torah. The verses aren’t clear.
Deuteronomy 26:5 – The Aramean
The farmer who brought his first fruits to Jerusalem recited six verses beginning with Deuteronomy 26:5.
Deuteronomy 23:10 – The Jewish Camp
Moses in Deuteronomy 23 warns the Jewish army to “beware of every evil.” What is the evil they should avoid?