A Simple Summary of the Bible Book of Deuteronomy
Learn about the final speeches of Moses in the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy and then find out who replaces him as leader in this visual summary.
A Summary of the Book of Deuteronomy
Whew! We made it. Out of Egypt, through the desert, and I can see a glimpse of the Promised Land. Oh wait…there’s that thing about not being able to enter it…
The book of Deuteronomy is Moses’ final farewell to the Israelites. It’s been 40 years since they escaped from Egypt and he knows he’s about to die. Generations have passed and a new one has sprung up. Only Joshua and Caleb will enter the Promised Land out of all the Israelites who left Egypt.
Moses is allowed a glimpse into Canaan but dies before he can enter.
In these final 3 speeches, he addresses the crowds and reminds them of what God has done, the laws they must follow, the renewal of their ancestors’ covenant, and a few personal parting words.
Moses passes his leadership onto Joshua and the book ends with an account of Moses’ death and hope for the next chapter in the Israelites’ lives.
The Pentateuch is the name for the first five books of the Bible, all supposedly written by Moses.
Here’s the basic synopsis of each book:
- Genesis: the origin story of creation and man
- Exodus: rescue of God’s people from slavery
- Leviticus: details of laws from God for the Israelites
- Numbers: census of the people during the wandering
- Deuteronomy: Moses’ final sermons before he dies
The Bible Book of Deuteronomy
For help understanding the basics, use this Deuteronomy printable to help you organize your thoughts as you go:
While the digital pages are perfect for group study, you may prefer a physical book, covering all 39 books in the Old Testament. Grab your copy here:
Why I Keep Coming Back to the Book of Deuteronomy
I’m always noticing something new when I reread a book of the Bible because it builds off other parts I’ve studied. Check out the connections I noticed to the New Testament in this book:
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Before you go, read more posts on Bible study here:
- Complete Bible Book Summaries of the Old Testament
- Understanding the Old Testament Timeline
- Quickly Identify the Context of Bible Events with this Timeline Chart
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