Review & Intro: In Chapter 33, we saw the blessings that were passed on to the 12 tribes of Israel through Moses before he would die, and before they passed over the Jordan into the Promised Land. In this final chapter of the Book of Deuteronomy, Chapter 34, we say good-bye to Moses, as he is instructed by God to go up to Mt. Nebo, look out over the land of promise, and lay down to die. He dies at 120 years of age. No man knows the place of his burial, but we are told that God Himself buried him. That is truly special. What a man; what a prophet. In fact, no other prophet was like Moses, with whom God spoke face to face.
Deuteronomy Chapter 34 - Observation Questions
1. Moses was shown all of the promised land from the top of Pisgah on Mount Nebo in the plains of Moab, which is opposite Jericho. (vs.1-3) Who had the Lord previously promised this land to? vs. 4
2. Moses saw it, but did not enter it. In fact, that very day, he died (vs.4,5). Who buried him? vs. 6
3. Yes, the Lord Himself buried Moses. Isn't that amazing? Does anyone know the place of his grave? vs. 6
4. There is a very interesting Scripture about the devil fighting for the body of Moses. Read and comment on the following verses:
5. Why do you think the devil would have wanted the body of Moses? Hope some will comment on this with your thoughts.
6. Back to Deuteronomy chapter 34. ... How old was Moses when he died and what kind of physical condition was he in? vs. 7
7. How long did the sons of Israel weep for Moses in the plains of Moab? vs. 8
8. What had Moses done for Joshua to bring about a spirit of wisdom for leadership in him for the people of Israel? vs. 9
9. What are some examples of "laying on of hands" in the New Testament? Comment on the verses below:
Acts 8:17 -
Acts 8:18 -
Acts 9:17 -
James 5:14,15 -
1 Timothy 4:14 -
1 Timothy 5:22 -
2 Timothy 1:6 -
10. What does it mean to have a "spirit of wisdom"? Can any of us have it? Comment on the verses below:
Ephesians 1:17 -
James 1:5 -
11. Had there ever been a prophet like Moses who knew the Lord face to face? vs. 10
12. What is the legacy left to us of this great prophet Moses? vs.10-12 - Name 5 things
13. What did Jesus and the apostles reveal to us about Moses and the Law? Comment on the verses below:
Luke 24:27 -
Luke 24:44 -
John 1:45 -
John 3:14 -
John 5:46 -
Acts 28:23 -
Hebrews 3:5 -
Hebrews 11:23-29 -
Jude 1:9 -
Revelation 15:3 -
Application:
14. In the New Testament, one of the men chosen to care for widows while the apostles were devoting themselves to the Word and prayer, was Stephen. Stephen , who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. Some men rose up to argue with him, but were unable to cope with the wisdom and the Spirit that was talking through him. They induced men to say that he was speaking against Moses and God and got the people stirred up against him. Before he was literally "stoned to death" to become the first martyr for our Lord, he gave a great history lesson on Moses. It shows us how Moses' life was portioned out into sections of 40 years each. Moses was raised as the son of Pharaoh for 40 years; then he fled and lived in the land of Midian for 40 years before he saw the burning bush in his 80th year of life and the Lord called him to be the deliverer of His people from slavery in Egypt. We know he led the children of Israel through the wilderness and gave them the commandments of God through a period of 40 years. That is the 120 years that he lived. Now, we have come to the end of his life and his writings as we read the last chapter of Deuternonomy. Please take time to read the historical account given by Stephen and make comments on what you learn from it. This is a great way to end our studies on the life of Moses.
15. Summarize this lesson and think back through the book of Deuteronomy. What will you keep in mind regarding Moses and the books that he wrote for us?
16. Post a prayer if you would like.
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