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 7:7-12
    • If 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 tribe
  • Deuteronomy 33:6 – Reuben
  • Deuteronomy 33:7 – Judah
  • Deuteronomy 33:8-11 – Levi
    • It 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 – Benjamin
  • Deuteronomy 33:13-17 – Joseph
  • Deuteronomy 33:18-19 – Zebulun and Issachar
  • Deuteronomy 33:20-21 – Gad
  • Deuteronomy 33:22 – Dan
  • Deuteronomy 33:23 – Naphtali
  • Deuteronomy 33:24-25 – Asher
  • Note: Where is Simeon?
• Deuteronomy 33:26-29 – Conclusion of blessings

Deuteronomy 34

• Deuteronomy 34:1-12 – The death of Moses
  • Deuteronomy 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.