Review & Intro: In Chapter 32, we saw the words to the song of Moses, that the Israelites were to learn and be able to recall once they were banished to other lands after they did not keep the commandments of the Lord, but would turn to other gods and serve them. God promised them restoration after their hearts turned back to Him. In Chapter 33, right before Moses dies, he gives blessings to the tribes of Israel, as Israel (Jacob) did before his death in Genesis chapter 49. It is interesting to compare them if you have time to. He reminds Israel before his death that there is no nation on earth like them and that they have the everlasting arms of the Lord to hold them up.
Deuteronomy Chapter 33 - Observation Questions
1. What did Moses do for the sons of Israel before his death? vs. 1
2. What 3 places are mentioned by Moses to remind Israel of their encounters with God? vs. 2
Note: Sinai was where the glory of the Lord was seen as He rested upon it while Moses was there receiving the law and the commandments (Exodus 24:16) ... Seir was where Esau lived and was the father of the Edomites. They circled around Mt. Seir for awhile before they set out by God's command to go north. (Deuteronomy 2:1-3). ... In Paran, the cloud of the Lord settled and Israel camped there. (Numbers 10:12) .... This was when the spies went over to the Promised Land to bring back a report and some fruit of the land. Only Joshua and Caleb believed and the other 10 spies caused Israel to doubt God's promises. This was when they were given over to wander in the wilderness until the old generation of unbelief was weeded out. Now the new generation is about to go into the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership.
3. Words are used to explain God's presence with them such as "dawned" and "shone forth". Where are these words used in the New Testament for us?
Matthew 4:16 -
2 Corinthians 4:6 -
2 Peter 1:19 -
1 John 1:5 -
4. Back to Deuteronomy 33. ... Where did the Lord come from and what was at His right hand for the sons of Israel? vs. 2b
5. What does Moses remind the people of concerning God's care for them? vs. 3
6. Who possesses the law of Moses? vs. 4
7. How does this compare to what the apostle Paul says regarding the law in the New Testament?
Romans 3:1,2 -
Romans 9:4,5 -
8. Back to Deuteronomy 33. ... Where was God the king and who was He king over? vs. 5
Note: Jeshurun is another name for Israel (aka Jacob).
9. What did Moses have to say about Reuben and his descendants (tribe of Reuben)? vs. 6 -
11. What was said by Moses concerning Judah? vs.7-
12. What was said by Moses concerning Levi? vs.8
... What is Thummim & Urim? Use your concordance to find the answer.
... Who was Levi's godly man that was proven at Massah whom God contended with at the waters of Meribah? (see Exodus 17:1-7)
13. Could it be that it is still talking about Moses when saying "he did not consider his father or his mother or acknowledge his brothers" since we know he left Egypt after being raised by Pharoah's daughter in the ways of Egypt? ... (Hebrews 11:23-29)
14. As it continues, it refers to the tribe of Levi who became the priests over God's people Israel, saying they observed His Word and kept His covenant (vs.9b) ... What duties were mentioned for the tribe of Levi? vs.10 - Name 4 things
15. What is the blessing given to Levi? vs. 11
16. What was said of Moses concerning Benjamin? vs. 12 - Name 4 things
17. What was said of Moses concerning Joseph? vs. 13-17
.... How many times do you find the word "choice" or "best" of things? .....
.... What was Joseph known for? vs. 16
.... What do you remember about Joseph that would make him this way? Share your knowledge of Joseph and his legacy in the history of israel .....
.... Why are Ephraim & Manesseh mentioned in the blessings of Joseph? Who are they and how are they related to him concerning the inheritances of the land of promise?
18. What was said of Moses concerning Zebulun & Issachar? vs. 18,19 -
19. What was said of Moses concerning Gad? vs.20,21 -
20. What was said of Moses concerning Dan? vs. 22 -
21. What was said of Moses concerning Naphtali? vs. 23
22. What was said of Moses concerning Asher? vs. 24,25 -
23. It is interesting to see what is said of Zebulun & Naphtali in the New Testament. Comment on the verses below and what you believe came about in their appointed "land".
24. Back to Deuteronomy 33 ... How is the God of Jeshurun (Israel), described by Moses to them? vs. 26
25. Fill in the blank: "The ______ God is a ______ place, and underneath are the __________ arms; He drove out the ________ before you, and said, "_______" (vs.27)
27. Eventually, Israel will dwell in security in a land of grain and new wine where the drops of the heavens will be upon them. (vs.28). Why is Israel considered to be a blessed nation? vs. 29
Application:
28. It's amazing that the 12 tribes are still receiving blessings from Moses as they had been pronounced on them years ago through their father Jacob (Israel) as seen in Genesis Chapter 49. The Lord has been faithful to bring them to the Promised Land and to have His servant Moses pronounce these blessings upon them and their tribes before they enter the promised land. How important it is that we pronounce blessings upon our children and remind them of God's promises. Do you have a record to share with your family or a ritual that you do to rehearse the goodness of God in their lives? Share if you have anything you do or have heard of that can be done in passing on verbal blessings to our children of the promises of God.
29. God's glory (the light of His presence) had been with Israel all the years of their wanderings in the desert. He led them in the cloud by day and the fire by night. They saw His glory from a distance. The apostles of the New Testament witnessed His glory and they shared that glory with us through their testimony. We will do well to pay attention to the light that was given through the prophets and the apostles to come out of darkness and be in His light and to shine that light upon others. Let's think about His light and the light that we have in this dark world. How will you shine upon others in His love this week?
Matthew 5:14 -16 -
Matthew 10:27 -
John 8:12 -
John 12:46 -
Acts 26:18 -
Romans 13:12 -
Ephesians 5:8,9 -
1 Peter 2:9 -
1 John 1:7 -
1 John 2:10 -
2 Peter 1:19 -
30. Summarize this lesson and post a prayer if you would like.
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