Deuteronomy 34
Difficult Questions and Answers
If Moses himself wrote Deuteronomy, how could he narrate his own death and burial (Deut. 34:5–6)?

How could Moses see “all the land” from Mount Nebo when the geography would limit his view (Deut. 34:1–3)?

Why is Moses described as having undiminished strength at 120 years old, considering normal human aging (Deut. 34:7)?

Why is there no historically or archaeologically confirmed location for Moses’ grave, despite an emphasis on his burial (Deut. 34:6)?

How can Deut. 34:10 claim no prophet like Moses ever arose when other prophets performed significant miracles too?

Bible Study Questions

1. How does the vision of the Promised Land atop Mount Nebo encapsulate Moses' journey and struggles?

2. Discuss the significance of Moses not entering the Promised Land.

3. How does the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua speak to the importance of mentorship?

4. Why is it essential that the location of Moses' burial remains unknown?

5. In what ways does Moses' life inspire you to stay the course, even if you might not witness the end goal?

6. How does the Israelites' mourning reflect the importance of collective grief?

7. What attributes of Moses made him unique among all the prophets in Israel?

8. How does Moses' relationship with God set him apart from other leaders?

9. How can we, in our lives, develop a "face to face" relationship with God?

10. In today's world, who could be considered modern-day equivalents of Moses and why?

11. How would you handle a situation where you work hard for a goal but might not reap its benefits personally?

12. What lessons can modern leaders learn from Moses' leadership and dedication?

13. How can you prepare the next generation for leadership roles in your community or organization?

14. How does the unknown burial site of Moses encourage us to focus on his life's work rather than his death?

15. Why is it important to have periods of mourning and reflection after the loss of significant leaders?

16. How does Moses’ vigor at 120 challenge our perceptions of aging and vitality?

17. How can we ensure that the work we do leaves a lasting impact even after we are gone?

18. In what situations have you felt closest to witnessing a "Promised Land" in your life?

19. How can the relationship between Moses and Joshua guide us in establishing deep, meaningful relationships with our mentors or mentees?

20. Given the challenges Moses faced throughout his life, how can we maintain our faith and perseverance during times of uncertainty in our own lives?



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