Within the group of the Pentateuch books, Deuteronomy resembles Leviticus in its paucity of action sections The books are also similar in that the instructions contained in each were given to Israel while they were in standby encampment—at Sinai (Leviticus), and on the plains of Moab (Deuteronomy) In Leviticus they were anticipating their wandering life, and in Deuteronomy they were making preparations for their settled life in Canaan The two books are di erent in that Leviticus was given mainly for the instruction of the priests and Levites, while Deuteronomy was given to instruct the Israelite laymen Deuteronomy also supplements, by additions or explanations, some of the things already recorded in the earlier books For example, in Numbers we are told that elders were appointed to assist Moses, but the instructions that Moses gave these judges at that time are recorded in Deuteronomy (1:16-17) Also, in Numbers we are told that the spies were sent from Kadesh-barnea, but not until Deuteronomy 1:19-23 we hear of the request originating with the people Further, in Numbers, Moses was forbidden to enter Canaan, but the conversation between him and God is not recorded until Deuteronomy 3:23-26 III SURVEY Scan the book of Deuteronomy for rst impressions Include in the scanning the reading of the first verse of each chapter and the topic headings shown at the top of your Bible Do not get bogged down in any details along the course of this quick reading Read more for overall impressions, trying to sense the atmosphere of Moses’ message Scan the book a second time, more slowly Record a title for each chapter of the book on paper (Note that Chart 27 begins a segment at 4:44 instead of at 5:1 Read the Bible text and account for the division at this point.) Compare the beginning and end of the book by reading 1:1-8 followed by 34:1-8 What are some of your observations? Read 1:1—4:43, underlining strong words and phrases as you read In chapters 1-3, of what is Moses reminding the people? (Observe the repeated word “Then.”) How those three chapters lead up to what Moses says in 4:1-43? Underline in your Bible all the imperative words which Moses spoke in chapter (e.g., “listen,” 4:1; and “keep,” 4:6) How are chapters 1-4 represented on the survey Chart 27? Use Chart 25 as an outline guide for your study of these chapters 4 Note on Chart 27 how the division 4:44 —26:19 is identi ed In 4:44—11:32, Moses expounds and applies the Ten Commandments In what chapter are those Ten Commandments quoted? How does 11:26-32 conclude this section? In chapters 12-26, Moses cites related commandments which the people were to obey in their daily walk Read these chapters Observe the repeated phrase, “the LORD your God” in these chapters Why did Moses not say “the LORD our God”? Read the ... Canaan, but the conversation between him and God is not recorded until Deuteronomy 3:23-26 III SURVEY Scan the book of Deuteronomy for rst impressions Include in the scanning the reading of the first... people were to obey in their daily walk Read these chapters Observe the repeated phrase, ? ?the LORD your God” in these chapters Why did Moses not say ? ?the LORD our God”? Read the ... scanning the reading of the first verse of each chapter and the topic headings shown at the top of your Bible Do not get bogged down in any details along the course of this quick reading Read more for