Notes Through Deuteronomy (Part 1)

The title "Deuteronomy" means "Second Law." This is the book of the Law restated.

Deuteronomy 1:39 - Moreover your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, and your children, which in that day had no knowledge between good and evil, they shall go in thither, and unto them will I give it, and they shall possess it.

Note: This is a hint of God's mercy for the innocent young. Many parents of departed infants take hope of seeing them again. See also II Samuel 12:21-23; Isaiah 7:15-16; Jonah 4:11; Romans 9:11.

Deuteronomy 4:2 - Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Adding or removing from the word of God, cross refs: Deuteronomy 12:32; Joshua 1:7; Proverbs 30:6; Ecclesiastes 12:13; Revelation 22:18-19.

Deuteronomy 4:7-8 - For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them....

Cross ref: Psalm 33:12

Lesson Outline on Idolatry

• God Proves Futility of Idolatry: Deuteronomy 4:14-19
  


• God's Judgment on National Idolatry: Deuteronomy 4:23-28
  


• God's Mercy on Repentant Idolater: Deuteronomy 4:29-31.

Deuteronomy 4:12 & 15 - Cross reference John 4:24.

Deuteronomy 4:39 - Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.

"Know and consider" - Fellowship with God requires more than simple mental assent. It requires a heart action.

Cross refs: Psalm 46:10; Psalm 100:3.

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