Key word: Reminders
Deuteronomy means a second Law but it is really a repetition and explanation of the Law already given. It reviews many things found in the previous four books, and was written by Moses just before his death just prior to Israel finally entering the land promised to them by God. 69 times in the book God promises Israel they will inherit the land.
One of the prominent sections is chapters 27-28 which lists curses for rebellious sin (27:15-16; 28:15-20), and blessings for obedience (28:1-8). It is interesting that when Satan tempted Jesus, Jesus repelled the Devil by quoting from Deuteronomy three times.
Ultimately to love the Lord is the most important thing in life and Jesus confirms it is the greatest of the commandments (Matthew 22:37).
Key verse: Deuteronomy 6:5 – “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.”
