Here we encounter the farewell address of Moses, the great Old Testament hero of the Exodus. Its style is warm and personal. Jesus quoted from it extensively. Here are some questions to consider as you read this book:

1. See the three speeches of Moses (chapters 1-4, 5-26, 29-30). How are they different from each other?
2. Compare chapter 1’s account of the wilderness events with Numbers 13 and 14. Do you see differences?
3. Chapter 6 has a key verse to Jews (6:4). It’s called the Shema, meaning “hear.” What is its significance?
4. This book emphasizes certain social standards which we still value today. What do you see here–5:17, 24:7, and 27:18; 5:20 and 19:15-21; 14:28-29 and 24:19-21; 5:18 and 22:13-30.
5. See the poem in chapter 32. How is it different from the prose around it?
6. What lessons in leadership do you see here?