The future of Israel's rebellion, captivity, return, and diaspora are foretold.

Blessings and curses for Israel show a prophecy of their future in the land.

Moses instructs Israel about how to perform the blessings and cursings ceremony in the land.

Chapter 27 begins a new section of Deuteronomy, a section dealing with covenants.

Moses gives instructions for first fruits offerings and confessions to be performed in the land.

Various laws are recounted including the law of levirate marriage, which is illustrated beautifully in the book of Ruth and is a wonderful type of Christ.

Laws regarding vows, gleaning, divorce, and individual responsibility as Moses continues his instruction on domestic and personal relationships.

Moses restates various laws governing domestic and personal relationships

As we enter a new section having to do with personal relations, God gives several commandments aimed at protecting the family unit.

Laws regarding unsolved murders, captive war brides, and unruly sons, as well as a wonderful picture of Christ.