Chapter Summary

Divers regulations.

Discussion Questions for Deuteronomy, Chapter 23

1. How does Deuteronomy 23:1 help us give further details about Acts 8:26-40? After being denied entry into even the outer courts of the temple, how do you think this good news resonated with the eunuch?
2. Why do you think the Lord allowed transplanted Egyptian and Edomite grandchildren to enter into the Temple? Why was this so different from God's instructions about Ammonites and Moabites?
3. Sanitation is something that can be taken for granted today. Why do you think the Lord required this level of sanitation for His people? If the people were unsanitary with their bodies, what do you think that meant spiritually?
4. Slavery in ancient Israel was seen as a way to provide for the poorest in society (see Deuteronomy 15:12-18), not as an oppressive system designed to dehumanize people. So what would it have meant for a slave to run away from his master? How can you care for those in your life that have escaped a terrible situation?
5. God's desire for His people to be holy extends to how they worship with their money. Is the way you worship with your money honoring to the Lord? Why or why not?
6. Read Romans 1:18-32. How does this compare to Deuteronomy 23:17-18? Remember that these two passages were written over a thousand years apart. How do these passages compare to society today? Why do you think sexual immorality such a timeless sin?
7. Should Christians charge interest on loans? Why or why not?
8. Charging interest on a loan was seen by God as taking advantage of the poor. How does society take advantage of the poor today? How can you begin to reverse that trend this week?
9. How do verses 21-23 compare to Matthew 5:33-37? Why would Jesus seemingly rescind the laws regarding making vows to the Lord?
10. Why do you think the Lord places so much emphasis on human rights? How does this inform us on how we should view others?

Key Words/Phrase

Holy, v. 14.

Characters

God, Moses.

Strong Verse(s)

9, 14.