Deuteronomy 4:15-5:21
Skip Heitzig
Deuteronomy 4 (NKJV™) | |
15 | "Take careful heed to yourselves, for you saw no form when the LORD spoke to you at Horeb out of the midst of the fire, |
16 | "lest you act corruptly and make for yourselves a carved image in the form of any figure: the likeness of male or female, |
17 | "the likeness of any animal that is on the earth or the likeness of any winged bird that flies in the air, |
18 | "the likeness of anything that creeps on the ground or the likeness of any fish that is in the water beneath the earth. |
19 | "And take heed, lest you lift your eyes to heaven, and when you see the sun, the moon, and the stars, all the host of heaven, you feel driven to worship them and serve them, which the LORD your God has given to all the peoples under the whole heaven as a heritage. |
20 | "But the LORD has taken you and brought you out of the iron furnace, out of Egypt, to be His people, an inheritance, as you are this day. |
21 | "Furthermore the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, and swore that I would not cross over the Jordan, and that I would not enter the good land which the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance. |
22 | "But I must die in this land, I must not cross over the Jordan; but you shall cross over and possess that good land. |
23 | "Take heed to yourselves, lest you forget the covenant of the LORD your God which He made with you, and make for yourselves a carved image in the form of anything which the LORD your God has forbidden you. |
24 | "For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. |
25 | "When you beget children and grandchildren and have grown old in the land, and act corruptly and make a carved image in the form of anything, and do evil in the sight of the LORD your God to provoke Him to anger, |
26 | "I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that you will soon utterly perish from the land which you cross over the Jordan to possess; you will not prolong your days in it, but will be utterly destroyed. |
27 | "And the LORD will scatter you among the peoples, and you will be left few in number among the nations where the LORD will drive you. |
28 | "And there you will serve gods, the work of men's hands, wood and stone, which neither see nor hear nor eat nor smell. |
29 | "But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. |
30 | "When you are in distress, and all these things come upon you in the latter days, when you turn to the LORD your God and obey His voice |
31 | '(for the LORD your God is a merciful God), He will not forsake you nor destroy you, nor forget the covenant of your fathers which He swore to them. |
32 | "For ask now concerning the days that are past, which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and ask from one end of heaven to the other, whether any great thing like this has happened, or anything like it has been heard. |
33 | "Did any people ever hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as you have heard, and live? |
34 | "Or did God ever try to go and take for Himself a nation from the midst of another nation, by trials, by signs, by wonders, by war, by a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors, according to all that the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes? |
35 | "To you it was shown, that you might know that the LORD Himself is God; there is none other besides Him. |
36 | "Out of heaven He let you hear His voice, that He might instruct you; on earth He showed you His great fire, and you heard His words out of the midst of the fire. |
37 | "And because He loved your fathers, therefore He chose their descendants after them; and He brought you out of Egypt with His Presence, with His mighty power, |
38 | "driving out from before you nations greater and mightier than you, to bring you in, to give you their land as an inheritance, as it is this day. |
39 | "Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the LORD Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other. |
40 | "You shall therefore keep His statutes and His commandments which I command you today, that it may go well with you and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which the LORD your God is giving you for all time." |
41 | Then Moses set apart three cities on this side of the Jordan, toward the rising of the sun, |
42 | that the manslayer might flee there, who kills his neighbor unintentionally, without having hated him in time past, and that by fleeing to one of these cities he might live: |
43 | Bezer in the wilderness on the plateau for the Reubenites, Ramoth in Gilead for the Gadites, and Golan in Bashan for the Manassites. |
44 | Now this is the law which Moses set before the children of Israel. |
45 | These are the testimonies, the statutes, and the judgments which Moses spoke to the children of Israel after they came out of Egypt, |
46 | on this side of the Jordan, in the valley opposite Beth Peor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel defeated after they came out of Egypt. |
47 | And they took possession of his land and the land of Og king of Bashan, two kings of the Amorites, who were on this side of the Jordan, toward the rising of the sun, |
48 | from Aroer, which is on the bank of the River Arnon, even to Mount Sion (that is, Hermon), |
49 | and all the plain on the east side of the Jordan as far as the Sea of the Arabah, below the slopes of Pisgah. |
Deuteronomy 5 (NKJV™) | |
1 | And Moses called all Israel, and said to them: "Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your hearing today, that you may learn them and be careful to observe them. |
2 | "The LORD our God made a covenant with us in Horeb. |
3 | "The LORD did not make this covenant with our fathers, but with us, those who are here today, all of us who are alive. |
4 | "The LORD talked with you face to face on the mountain from the midst of the fire. |
5 | "I stood between the LORD and you at that time, to declare to you the word of the LORD; for you were afraid because of the fire, and you did not go up the mountain. He said: |
6 | 'I am the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. |
7 | 'You shall have no other gods before Me. |
8 | 'You shall not make for yourself a carved image--any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; |
9 | you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, |
10 | but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments. |
11 | 'You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. |
12 | 'Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you. |
13 | Six days you shall labor and do all your work, |
14 | but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your ox, nor your donkey, nor any of your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates, that your male servant and your female servant may rest as well as you. |
15 | And remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God brought you out from there by a mighty hand and by an outstretched arm; therefore the LORD your God commanded you to keep the Sabbath day. |
16 | 'Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may be well with you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you. |
17 | 'You shall not murder. |
18 | 'You shall not commit adultery. |
19 | 'You shall not steal. |
20 | 'You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. |
21 | 'You shall not covet your neighbor's wife; and you shall not desire your neighbor's house, his field, his male servant, his female servant, his ox, his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor's.' |
New King James Version®, Copyright © 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc. All rights reserved.
Every person is hardwired to be a worshiper, but we often worship the wrong things or worship God in the wrong way. In Deuteronomy 4-5, Moses transitioned from reviewing the Israelites' past to offering regulations for their present, touching on true worship and God's character before reviewing the Ten Commandments.
Before entering the Promised Land, Moses reminded Israel of their history and the covenant they made with the Lord. The book of Deuteronomy details that covenant, looking at God's promises of cursing and blessing. In this study, Skip Heitzig unpacks those promises and explores the truths found in this still-relevant book of law.
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Figures referenced: Herodotus, Corrie ten Boom
Hebrew words: qanna, Aseret haD'varim, shav
Cross references: Numbers 22:4-9; Deuteronomy 4:15-5:21; 2 Kings 18:4; Psalm 115:2-8; Proverbs 6:16-19; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Matthew 2; 22:37-40; 23:4; Luke 11:46; John 1:1; Romans 1:25; 14:5; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Hebrews 12:29; 1 John 5:21; Jude 1:21; Revelation 1-5
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5/13/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 1 Deuteronomy 1 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As we kick off our series in Deuteronomy, we see how this book is not just a repetition of previous accounts, but a safeguard against God's truths being forgotten or neglected over time. In this first chapter, Moses recapped the four-step journey that led the Israelites to wander in the wilderness for nearly forty years. |
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6/3/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 2-3 Deuteronomy 2-3 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary In Deuteronomy 2-3, Moses continued to recount the Israelites' journey through the wilderness to the next generation so they would remember the Lord's promises and faithfulness. As we look at some of the insurmountable odds the Israelites faced, we're reminded that we don't fight for victory, but from victory. |
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7/22/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 4:1-18 Deuteronomy 4:1-18 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The book of Deuteronomy is basically a series of farewell speeches given by Moses to the next generation of Israelites. In the first section of chapter 4, we see how remembering our past is the key to living in obedience to God as well as passing on our legacy, and we take a look at the difference between the old and new covenant. |
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8/5/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 5:21-33 Deuteronomy 5:21-33 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As we finish Deuteronomy 5, we discover that the trouble isn't with God's law; the trouble is that we are fallen people who cannot keep the law, no matter how righteous we think we are. In this special Communion message, we learn how to use the law as a compass to point to Jesus Christ, who was made "to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" (2 Corinthians 5:21). |
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8/12/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 6:1-7:3 Deuteronomy 6:1-7:3 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary We as believers need to be reminded of our deliverance from bondage; we've had an Exodus, but we frequently need a Deuteronomy, something that reminds us of where we've come from. That was the mantra of Moses throughout Deuteronomy 6, a chapter whose theme is to listen in order that you might obey. |
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8/19/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 7-8 Deuteronomy 7-8 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Deuteronomy 7-8 touches on the topic of God's judgment and also continues the book's theme of remembrance. Just as the Israelites did, we should remember what God has done in the past so that we can march through the present and into the future, confident of His provision and love. |
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9/2/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 9-10 Deuteronomy 9-10 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The Christian life—one that is fully surrendered to God—ought to be the most exciting life one can live. In Deuteronomy 9-10, Moses reminded the Israelites of God's mercy and grace toward them, and we see how God loves to take faithless people, forgive them, bless them, and use them for His glory in a grand adventure. |
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9/9/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 11 Deuteronomy 11 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The laws of God are laws for life; they aren't given to us to restrict us, but to benefit us and show us God's love. Making our way through Deuteronomy 11, we learn that our relationship with the Lord supersedes regulations and rituals, and we see how God, through Moses, lovingly reminded the Israelites of just how much He cared for them and wanted the best for them. |
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9/16/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 12 Deuteronomy 12 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Deuteronomy 12 has three themes: regathering, redemption, and rejoicing. In this message, we uncover how these themes apply to believers today: we still gather to fellowship with one another and to take the Lord's Supper in remembrance of Christ's sacrifice for us. |
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9/23/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 13-14 Deuteronomy 13-14 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary In God's value system, there's something worse than physical death—spiritual death. This is why, throughout Scripture, the Lord frequently hangs out signs to warn us about false prophets who try to steer us away from His truth. In these chapters, we look at God's warning sign to the Israelites, as well as His principles for them concerning dietary regulations and tithing. |
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10/14/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 15-16 Deuteronomy 15-16 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Much of what Jesus quoted from the Old Testament came from the book of Deuteronomy; it's an important book of the Law, and we can clearly see connections between the old and new covenant in these chapters before us. As we look at more regulations for the Israelites' personal lives and public feasts, we see that God's pardon, participation, and provision—as celebrated in the feasts of Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles—are available to us today through Christ. |
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10/21/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 17-18 Deuteronomy 17-18 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Throughout the Old Testament, the Lord sent many prophets to the nation of Israel, but these prophets only served to train the people's ears for the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Deuteronomy 17-18 culminates in Moses' prediction of this ultimate Prophet's coming as we also learn about true sacrifice, capital punishment, and the requirements for Israel's kings. |
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11/4/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 19 Deuteronomy 19 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Deuteronomy 19 recounts the institution of the Levitical cities of refuge, created to ensure that mankind's bent toward sin was kept in check. This chapter acts as a perfect segue into the celebration of Communion and the new covenant: Jesus is the believer's ultimate city of refuge, an avenger of blood turned kinsman-redeemer who has made us sons and daughters of God. |
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11/18/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 20-21 Deuteronomy 20-21 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Can you be both a believer and a pacifist? In His Law, God anticipated that the Israelites would need to form an army to defend themselves against their enemies. In Deuteronomy 20-21, we learn that wars, like every other part of life, should be brought under the spiritual control of the Lord, and we also study other laws about crime, marriage, and children. |
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1/6/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 1-21 Summary Deuteronomy 1-21 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Getting good, godly council during important life transitions, such as changing careers, getting married, or having kids, is necessary to ensure you are acting inside of God's will. The book of Deuteronomy is one big counseling session for the Israelites. As Skip gives a summary of Deuteronomy 1-21, we review the advice Moses gave the Israelites as they got ready to transition into the Promised Land. |
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1/13/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 22-23 Deuteronomy 22-23 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Throughout our lives, we tend to get preoccupied with our busy schedules, ignoring the needs of others. It's easy to see someone in need and say a quick prayer for them while going on our way, without giving them any physical or practical help. In this study of Deuteronomy 22-23, Skip Heitzig points out the practical examples Moses gave to the Israelites about loving others. |
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1/20/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 24-25 Deuteronomy 24-25 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As believers, we come across many situations in our lives that are confusing, and we may be unsure about how God wants us to handle them. In this study of Deuteronomy 24-25, Skip Heitzig points out what God says about divorce, slavery, accepting foreigners, treatment of the poor, handling disputes, and punishment for crimes. |
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1/27/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 26-27 Deuteronomy 26-27 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Jesus promised that all those who follow Him would have abundant life because of His grace. As believers, we believe God is good because He has blessed our lives, and if we choose to go our own way, we'll miss out on His blessings. In this study of Deuteronomy 26-27, we are reminded that faith is the entrance to the blessed life. |
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2/3/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 28 Deuteronomy 28 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary God looks at us through rose-colored glasses, crimson with the blood of Jesus' sacrifice. He wants to pour His blessings on us and lavish us with His love. In this study of Deuteronomy 28, we learn about the blessings that come from our obedience to God, as well as the curses that stem from disobedience. |
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2/10/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 29-30 Deuteronomy 29-30 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary A relationship with God requires firsthand participation. He calls us to have faith based on the fact that He is committed to us and has shown us His grace in the past. As we study Deuteronomy 29-30, we learn that when we forget what God has done for us, we risk marginalizing our sin and turning toward corruption instead of grace. |
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3/9/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 31-32:35 Deuteronomy 31-32:35 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Living to be 120 years old, the most productive time in Moses' life was his last forty years. As we near the end of Deuteronomy, we see how Moses continued to make a difference in his old age. In his final sermon to the Israelites, he emphasized the importance of committing God's Word to their hearts and minds. |
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3/23/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 32:36-34:12 Deuteronomy 32:36-34:12 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As human beings, there is something perverse in our nature that we enjoy payback, but vengeance is a temptation that we must give up to God. In a song to the Israelites, Moses advised them to let the Lord deal with those who hurt them and to choose forgiveness over vengeance. |
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