Deuteronomy

How is the Hebrew word “torah” usually translated? What does it actually mean?

Word #1 is “No other gods.” What does this mean?

Why is God so concerned that his people not make images or idols to worship?

Perhaps Word #3 could be translated as “do not wear the name of Yahweh dishonorably.” How is this different from how you have thought about this word before?

Word #4 is “Guard the Sabbath.” What did this look like for Israel?

Word #5 deals with honoring your mother and father. Why was it important to honor or respect parents in ancient Israel?

Word #6 involves willful taking of life in our own personal interests. In this session we learn how God wants us to deal with anger.

Word #7 says that adultery is forbidden. The Hebrew word for “adultery” suggests sexual relations with a woman who is committed to someone else. Why is that important?

Word #8 deals with not stealing something that belongs to you. What types of things could this include?

Word #9 prohibits giving a vain or false witness against your neighbor. What types of situations might this word include?

Word #10 actually contains two separate verbs: do not desire your neighbor’s wife, and do not crave others?

This series has detailed the ways that the Ten Words play out in the rest of Deuteronomy. How does this arrangement help us understand the purpose of Deuteronomy? What kind of “shema” does Yahweh desire of his people?