Deuteronomy - Chapter-33

Chapter Summary

Moses' blessing upon the tribes.

Discussion Questions for Deuteronomy, Chapter 33

  1. Why would Moses describe God as he does in verse 2? What is the intended reaction and how does it apply to us today?
  2. How does verse 7 inform our confidence in prayer? How might this shape our practice of prayer?
  3. What does verse 9 teach us about devotion to God? Has your family been supportive of your faith or not? Explain why.
  4. How is God's protection described in verse 12? Do you think this still applies to believers today? Explain why or why not.
  5. Compare the blessings mentioned in verses 13-17 with the spiritual blessings mentioned in Ephesians 1. What is the application for believers today?
  6. What would be an example of a right sacrifice in verse 19, as opposed to a wrong sacrifice? What would be some examples of this in believers' lives today?
  7. Compare this chapter with Genesis 49. Why do you think some tribes are blessed and some are cursed? What could be the lesson for us?
  8. What is it about God that makes him unique in verse 26? How does this shape our thinking of our relationship with him? How does this give us confidence in our lives?
  9. How might the description of Israel relate to believers today? Does the verse apply in a similar way? Explain why or why not.
  10. What are some verses in this chapter that describe God defeating Israel's enemies? Does this trouble you or give you hope? What is the message for believers today? In what areas of life do you need hope most?

Key Words/Phrase

Blessing, v. 1.

Characters

God, Moses.

Strong Verse(s)

25, 27.