The theme of Deuteronomy 1 is Remembering God's Guidance and learning from the past. Moses begins by reminding the Israelites of their history—how God led them, fought for them, but also how their rebellion delayed their entry into the Promised Land. He highlights God’s faithfulness, the appointing of wise leaders, the sending of the spies, and the tragic consequences of rejecting God’s command. This chapter encourages us to trust and obey God because when we resist His direction, we face unnecessary struggles.