Deuteronomy

This is a self-directed study of the book of Deuteronomy. Join Prophet Russ in this chapter by chapter in-depth study of the fifth book of the Bible. Come expecting change and be propelled into a new understanding of the significance of the book of Deuteronomy.

Believe the Good Report – and LIVE! In chapter 1, we introduce the book of Deuteronomy, containing three final messages from the prophet Moses. The people are warned against listening to adverse reports no matter how authoritative their source. Many use their position to paint a dark picture of events on the earth. The positive message seems out of step with the times in consideration of circumstances on the national stage. Israel made this mistake, and it cost an entire generation their destiny. We must find the courage to believe the good report and move toward the promises of God in our lives.

The book of Deuteronomy is the final book of the Pentateuch – the first five books of the Bible written by Moses. The name of the book means “second law” or “copy of the law” drawn from Deut. 17:18 and the phrase “a copy of the law.” The book consists of three messages delivered by Moses before his death in the plains of Moab before the people move into Canaan under Joshua’s leadership. The first message rehearses the wilderness wanderings. The second message warns the people to serve God exclusively and not go after other gods. The third message encourages the people that even if they prove unfaithful that restoration is possible.