Deuteronomy 32
Deuteronomy 32:1-47 – The song of Moses.See Deuteronomy 31:1-19 – This song was a warning of future events.Note that the decision always belonged to the people. God was laying out the paths before them, but it was theirs to choose.God is just. When we sin, it is our decision.Romans 7:7-12If there is not law, there is no sin. But we cannot blame God and His laws for our own sin. God’s laws are for our good. The problem is sin!Deuteronomy 32:15 – “Jeshurun” is a poetic, ironic reference to Israel, meaning “upright one.”Deuteronomy 32:21 – See Romans 10:19.Deuteronomy 32:44-47 – Obey God or face the consequences!Deuteronomy 32:48-52 – Moses will die on Mt. Nebo.Deuteronomy 33
Deuteronomy 33:1-5 – Moses begins to bless the people.Deuteronomy 33:6-25 – Blessings for each tribeDeuteronomy 33:6 – ReubenDeuteronomy 33:7 – JudahDeuteronomy 33:8-11 – LeviIt is not clear exactly what the Urim and Thummim were. Apparently, they were some sort of small token. See Exodus 28:30; Leviticus 8:8. They were somehow used to determine the will of God.Deuteronomy 33:12 – BenjaminDeuteronomy 33:13-17 – JosephDeuteronomy 33:18-19 – Zebulun and IssacharDeuteronomy 33:20-21 – GadDeuteronomy 33:22 – DanDeuteronomy 33:23 – NaphtaliDeuteronomy 33:24-25 – AsherNote: Where is Simeon?Deuteronomy 33:26-29 – Conclusion of blessingsDeuteronomy 34
Deuteronomy 34:1-12 – The death of MosesDeuteronomy 34:1-8 – God shows Moses the land of Canaan then Moses dies and God buries him.Deuteronomy 34:9-12 – Joshua takes over as leader of Israel.