Deuteronomy 10
Difficult Questions and Answers
How do we reconcile Deuteronomy 10:1–2’s account of carving new tablets with the lack of any archaeological evidence for either set of tablets?

Why does Deuteronomy 10:6–7 place Aaron’s death at Moserah when Numbers 20:27–28 records it occurred on Mount Hor?

How does Deuteronomy 10:8’s statement that Levi had no land inheritance align with inherited lands described in other biblical texts?

Why does Deuteronomy 10:19 command love for foreigners while other passages in Deuteronomy mandate severe treatment of certain nations?

How can we verify the historical authenticity of the events in Deuteronomy 10 when there is minimal supporting evidence outside the text?

Bible Study Questions

1. Why did God choose to renew the covenant despite Israel's disobedience?

2. What does the act of crafting the second set of tablets signify in the larger narrative?

3. How does the selection of the Levites for priestly duties highlight God's redemption?

4. What is the significance of the call to "circumcise your hearts"?

5. Why is the reminder of Israel’s past as slaves in Egypt important in this chapter?

6. How do the demands of God in verses 12-22 challenge conventional notions of obedience?

7. In what ways is the essence of God's commandments beyond mere ritual?

8. How can we apply the lessons of humility and service in our modern lives?

9. How does loving and serving God wholeheartedly manifest in today's society?

10. In what ways can you "circumcise" your heart in your current life circumstances?

11. How does the call to "love the foreigner" speak into today’s context of global migration and refugee crises?

12. What does it mean to fear God, and how does this intertwine with loving Him?

13. How can we continuously remind ourselves of God's elective love in our lives?

14. How does the story of Moses' intercession challenge our own prayer lives?

15. What elements in this chapter show God's balance of justice and mercy?

16. How do our personal failings and "broken tablets" become opportunities for renewal?

17. Why is remembering our personal histories and past struggles vital in our relationship with God?

18. How can we foster an environment of obedience based on love rather than fear or compulsion?

19. How does the essence of this chapter relate to the New Testament teachings on grace and relationship with God?

20. Drawing from this chapter, how can we develop a holistic approach to faith that marries both our beliefs and our actions?



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