Deuteronomy - Chapter-30

Chapter Summary

The Palestinian covenant declared.

Discussion Questions for Deuteronomy, Chapter 30

  1. What does true repentance look like in verse 2? How do we normally repent of our sin? How could we apply this verse to our own practices of repentance?
  2. What do we learn about God's forgiveness and mercy in verse 3? How does this deepen our relationship with him?
  3. What does verse 6 show us about God's role in causing us to obey? How is this theme picked up in the New Testament and how does it inform our own lives?
  4. Which command or commands do you think are specifically being referenced in verse 11? Do you normally think of God's commands as easy or difficult? How would you explain what Moses means here?
  5. What is the role of corporate community in repentance in verse 2? How could the church incorporate corporate confession of sin today? How might individuals incorporate this?
  6. How can verses 6-7 give believers hope today? How might you use this passage in speaking to someone who feels hopeless?
  7. How does verse 8 show us the continued importance of God's law? How does this apply to us today?
  8. Verse 10 mentions obeying God with one's whole self. What would it look like to practice this in your own life?
  9. What is the connection between love and obedience in verse 16? Is this similar or different to how you normally think about obedience? Explain why.
  10. What is the connection between love and obedience in verse 16? Is this similar or different to how our culture normally thinks about obedience? Explain why.

Key Words/Phrase

Choice, v. 19.

Characters

God, Moses.

Strong Verse(s)

15, 19.