While Egypt's fertility was a natural result of the Nile River, the land of Canaan needed rain to be a productive, fruitful land. In order to receive the rain, God commanded Israel to love Him and serve Him.

Moses recalls when God established a new covenant with Israel, and the number of nations in the world is oddly linked to the number of people that went to Egypt.

Moses recalls the Golden Calf incident, demonstrating that God's grace and mercy is more amazing than we could ever fathom.

God gives a reminder of His grace to Israel, and a warning of what will happen if they disobey His Law.

Moses warns the people to make sure they destroy all remnants and artifacts of pagan worship in the land.

Deuteronomy 6 gives us perhaps the most profound and significant theological statement in the entire Bible.

Israel's request for a mediator is granted.

Moses reviews the 10 Commandments

Moses concludes his first sermon by discussing a time yet future for the Nation Israel, and we learn that obedience is based on love.

Moses recounts the military victories of Israel as an encouragement to Joshua and the younger generation.