What things are we supposed to remember?
What kinds of things do you forget all the time?
Introduction
Deuteronomy is a title formed from the two Greek words deutero, “second,” and nomos, “law.” Thus, the title means “the second law,” or “the repetition of the law. Deuteronomy is quoted more often by the Old Testament prophets than any other book of the Law. Deuteronomy has been made most use of by the prophets, simply because it is best calculated to serve as a model for prophetic declarations, as also because of the inward harmony that exists between the prophecies and the laws upon which they are based. Deuteronomy contains Moses’ last words to the Israelites.
***If you were to give one last message to your family and friends, what would it be?
This was the position Moses was in when he wrote the book of Deuteronomy. The long journey from Egypt to Canaan was over. After
testing, chastening, and teaching the Israelites in the wilderness for
40 years, the Lord said they were ready to enter the promised land. But
first he had some important instructions for them. Moses delivered these
instructions in three sermons that are recorded in Deuteronomy.
In
these sermons Moses reviewed Israel’s 40-year sojourn in the
wilderness, recognizing God’s hand in their deliverance. Moses also
discussed Israel’s responsibilities as God’s chosen people. He
emphasized that they must obey God’s commandments, particularly the
commands to remember Him and refrain from idol worship. Moses warned
that although the children of Israel were ready to enter the promised
land, if they returned to wickedness they would lose their inheritance
and be scattered.Deuteronomy 6
What's the first thing Moses taught them? (v.5) Love the Lord (see also 11:13)
*** How does one show that Love to God?
When we take these words into our heart, what are we to do with them? (v.6-7) Teach our children.
What warning does he give them? (v.12) Beware, lest thou forget
What is it that they would forget? Loving the Lord
*** What approaches do you take so you don't constantly forget things?
What suggestions does Moses make for them to remember? (v.8-9)
Note that frontlets were “strips of parchment on which were written four passages of scripture … and which were rolled up and attached to bands of leather worn … around the forehead or around the arm
*** How would such suggestions and approaches be helpful?
Do the pictures on our walls, the books we read, and the movies and television shows we watch remind us of the Lord, or do they suggest a longing for the world?
President Ezra Taft Benson said that people who are “captained by Christ will be consumed in Christ. … Enter their homes, and the pictures on their walls, the books on their shelves, the music in the air, their words and acts reveal them as Christians.
What counsel do we learn about our behavior and the blessings we receive? (v.17-18)
Deuteronomy 8
Why does the Lord make them go through 40 years? (v.2)
What was the purpose of manna? Man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord
*** What does that mean to you that we don't live by bread only but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord?
see Matthew 4:1-4 of Jesus' example
Elder Marion G. Romney taught that Jesus’ “thorough knowledge of the scriptures is evidenced by the fact that He repeatedly cited them. When the devil tempted Him to turn the stones into bread, He countered by quoting from Deuteronomy: ‘… It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.’When the tempter challenged Him to cast Himself down from the pinnacle of the temple, He responded by quoting from the same book: ‘It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.’ (Matthew 4:7; see Deuteronomy 6:16.) For the third time He quoted from Deuteronomy (6:13) when Satan offered Him the kingdoms of the world, saying: ‘Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.’
What did Moses say their life was going to be like in the Promised Land? (v.6-10)
What warning did he give them? (v.11-14)? Beware that thou forget
What did Moses say would happen if they didn't heed his warnings? (v.19) They would perish
*** Why do some people forget the Lord after he blesses them abundantly?
President Brigham Young said: “The worst fear that I have about [members of this Church] is that they will get rich in this country, forget God and his people, wax fat, and kick themselves out of the Church and go to hell. This people will stand mobbing, robbing, poverty, and all manner of persecution, and be true. But my greater fear for them is that they cannot stand wealth; and yet they have to be tried with riches, for they will become the richest people on this earth”.
Who does the Lord chasten? (v.5) His people
*** Why does the Lord chasten his people?
Deuteronomy 11
What did Moses say about the Lord? (v.2) Talked about his greatness, his chastisement
Deuteronomy 32
What does he refer Christ to? He is the rock see Helaman 5:12
Summary
Remember the Lord and the covenants made with him.
Create an environment that will help us do so.
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