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The Bible: Deuteronomy
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  • We are a couple of weeks in our new series, the Bible.
    This week we're going to look at the different literary styles in the Bible. I'm pulling most of this information from The Bible Project's How to Study the Bible series, episode 3.
    If you're like me and didn't pay much attention in school, this information will probably be new. Otherwise, this should be a refresher for most.
    For one to wisely read the Bible, we need to be familiar with modern and ancient literary styles used by the biblical authors.
    These writers expressed their ideas and claims through a variety of different type of literature. Let's explore why it's essential to identify the various literature types so we can hear their message on their terms.

    Literary Styles

    Think of a bookstore. A bookstore is laid out with different kinds of literary styles. As you browse the aisles, you'll see many different genres of books. Some mystery, science-fiction, thrillers, biography, technical, history, poetry, non-fiction, children's books.
    They all have a different purpose and style of writing. And we have different expectations from each style.
    If I'm reading a book about history, I don't expect it to contain science-fiction. If I'm reading a technical book, I don't expect it to be written in poetic form.
    Genre's help us identify the intent of the style. It's the same with music. If you buy an album from the country section, you'll probably expect that it doesn't feature a "boy band."
    But, if you aren't familiar with the country genre, you won't know what to expect. Maybe you wanted to hear the tune of a "boy band."
    Understanding the style of each book in the Bible is essential. If we don't know what we're reading, we'll miss out on what each book has to offer and is communicating.
    Narrative - 43%
    Poetry - 33%
    Prose - 24%

    Narrative

    Stories are a universal form of human communication. They have been around since the beginning of time. Stories are entertaining and are easier to remember than reciting a bunch of facts.
    Through story, we can start to make sense of the random events of life, put them in a sequence to see the overall meaning of it.
    The Bible is one epic narrative combined with various forms of literary styles.
    A narrative always has a character. This character is on a quest or wants something. Biblical characters help us understand some of life's biggest questions.
    There is always some sort of conflict that the character experiences that challenges him to discover what to do about it.
    And finally, there is a resolution. Some kind of ending that wraps everything up together.
    Some think that Biblical characters are there to show us how to live; an example for us to follow.
    Take a look at their lives, most are deeply flawed, and we'll end up dead or in prison if we follow their example.
    We're supposed to see ourselves in each character to get a different perspective about life and the choices we make.
    There are many different types of narrative, including historical, parable, and biographical.

    Poetry

    One out of every three chapters in the Bible is poetry.
    Poems speak through a creative language to help us see the world differently.
    Poems use figurative language such as simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and symbolism. This type of language adds color and beauty to help express a specific point.
    Although we find poetry throughout the Bible, the psalms, wisdom books, and prophets are primarily made up of poetry.

    Prose

    Prose is a form of language that's constructed with a natural flow of speech and ordinary grammatical structure, unlike poetry.
    Prose is building a sequence of ideas or thoughts into one lateral argument that requires a logical response. It helps us think logically and consistently about a specific topic and persuades us to do something about it.
    This literary style is found throughout the Torah, wisdom books, and letters from the apostles.

    Primary Style

    Before reading a book in the Bible, it important to discover the primary literary style. This will cue you into what to pay attention to and what questions to ask as you're reading.
    Each book typically has a primary literary style but also has other literary types embedded throughout.
    Our next literary style of the Bible is Jewish Meditation. I'll turn this over to Tim and Jon for episode 4.
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    The Bible is meant to draw its readers into a lifelong journey of reading and meditation. The Bible is designed as a multi-layered work, offering new levels of insight as you re-read it and allow each part to help you understand every other part. The Bible is the original meditation literature.

      • Deuteronomy 1:1–4NLT

  • Deuteronomy is a sort of farewell from Moses to the people
    Moses simplifyies the covenant language
    Its’ an agreement between YHVH and the people of Israel
    Exodus and Leviticus mostly focus on info for priests, Deuteronomy gives instruction and inspiration to everyone else
    The book takes place in one location, over about one month’s time
    Video
    Deuteronomy 25:4 NLT
    “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.
    1 Corinthians 9:9 NLT
    For the law of Moses says, “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.” Was God thinking only about oxen when he said this?
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    1 Timothy 5:18 NLT
    For the Scripture says, “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.” And in another place, “Those who work deserve their pay!”
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    1 ti
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    Moses’ farewell address

    Historical Introduction ()

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    The Giving of the Law ()

    Rituals and Festivals ()

    The Laws ()

    The Laws (; )

    Blessings and Curses ()

    The Covenant Renewed

    Moses announces Joshua as his successor

    Deuteronomy 31:1–8 NLT
    When Moses had finished giving these instructions to all the people of Israel, he said, “I am now 120 years old, and I am no longer able to lead you. The Lord has told me, ‘You will not cross the Jordan River.’ But the Lord your God himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy the nations living there, and you will take possession of their land. Joshua will lead you across the river, just as the Lord promised. “The Lord will destroy the nations living in the land, just as he destroyed Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites. The Lord will hand over to you the people who live there, and you must deal with them as I have commanded you. So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Then Moses called for Joshua, and as all Israel watched, he said to him, “Be strong and courageous! For you will lead these people into the land that the Lord swore to their ancestors he would give them. You are the one who will divide it among them as their grants of land. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
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    Moses puts the Book of the Law beside the ark

    Moses announces Joshua as his successor ()
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    Deuteronomy 31:24–29 NLT
    When Moses had finished writing this entire body of instruction in a book, he gave this command to the Levites who carried the Ark of the Lord’s Covenant: “Take this Book of Instruction and place it beside the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord your God, so it may remain there as a witness against the people of Israel. For I know how rebellious and stubborn you are. Even now, while I am still alive and am here with you, you have rebelled against the Lord. How much more rebellious will you be after my death! “Now summon all the elders and officials of your tribes, so that I can speak to them directly and call heaven and earth to witness against them. I know that after my death you will become utterly corrupt and will turn from the way I have commanded you to follow. In the days to come, disaster will come down on you, for you will do what is evil in the Lord’s sight, making him very angry with your actions.”

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    Moses puts the Book of the Law beside the ark ()

    Moses Dies

    Deuteronomy 34:5–12 NLT
    So Moses, the servant of the Lord, died there in the land of Moab, just as the Lord had said. The Lord buried him in a valley near Beth-peor in Moab, but to this day no one knows the exact place. Moses was 120 years old when he died, yet his eyesight was clear, and he was as strong as ever. The people of Israel mourned for Moses on the plains of Moab for thirty days, until the customary period of mourning was over. Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. So the people of Israel obeyed him, doing just as the Lord had commanded Moses. There has never been another prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. The Lord sent him to perform all the miraculous signs and wonders in the land of Egypt against Pharaoh, and all his servants, and his entire land. With mighty power, Moses performed terrifying acts in the sight of all Israel.
    Deu 34:5-
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      • Deuteronomy 25:4NLT

      • 1 Corinthians 9:9NLT

      • 1 Timothy 5:18NLT

      • Deuteronomy 1:1–4:40NLT

      • Deuteronomy 17:8–26:19NLT

      • Deuteronomy 31:1–8NLT

      • Deuteronomy 31:24–29NLT

      • Deuteronomy 34:5–12NLT

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