Deuteronomy 29: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Deuteronomy 29 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Moses reminded the people of the covenant that Yahweh commanded him to establish with them in Moab, in addition to the covenant made at Horeb (vv. 1-2). He recalled their time in Egypt and the wonders they saw (vv.

Key verse

“and it happen, when he hears the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, “I shall have peace, though I walk in the stubbornness of my heart, to destroy the moist with the dry.”
Deuteronomy 29:19 (WEB)

Outline

Deuteronomy 29:1–4 The Covenant Reminder
Deuteronomy 29:5–9 God’s Sustaining Presence
Deuteronomy 29:10–15 Inclusivity of the Covenant
Deuteronomy 29:16–21 Warning Against Idolatry
Deuteronomy 29:22–28 Consequences of Disobedience
Deuteronomy 29:29 Revelation and Obedience

Discussion questions

In v6, why does Moses say they have not eaten bread or drunk wine?
What does Moses remind the Israelites they have seen in v2?
In vv. 24-25, what does the mention of the foreigner suggest about Israel's future?
In v28, why does Moses say Yahweh rooted them out of their land?
Have you ever felt a sense of commitment when entering a new phase, as in v12?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Deuteronomy 29: Joshua 1, Deuteronomy 4, Daniel 2.

Before next time: read Deuteronomy 30.