Invited to Know God: The Book of Deuteronomy

by A.J. Culp, Craig G. Bartholomew (Editor)

Overview

"Goodness like a fetter."

The hymn "Come Thou Fount" reminds us that God's laws were created to draw us closer to him. But reading the law is intimidating. Deuteronomy is a long and ancient book full of speeches and laws for a wandering people on the cusp of entering a land filled with hostile nations. What could Deuteronomy have to say for modern readers who face vastly different issues?

Invited to Know God shows that Deuteronomy is simply about knowing God. The book is a divine portal, drawing people into the ancient presence of God. To understand God better, we need to understand Deuteronomy better. Rather than being a dusty book of ancient laws, Deuteronomy calls those who love God to know Him better, choose the path to life, and flourish under His loving wisdom and guidance.

God's laws bind our wandering hearts to him.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683593515
Publisher:	Lexham Press
Publication date:	12/04/2019
Series:	Transformative Word
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

A.J. Culp lectures in Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Malyon Theological College in Brisbane, Australia. He has lectured on three different continents and written books, articles, and essays on the Bible.

Table of Contents

1 A Lens for Reading 1

2 Introducing Deuteronomy 6

3 Deuteronomy 1-4: Memory as a Means of Knowing God 16

4 Deuteronomy 5-11: Worship as a Means of Knowing God 28

5 Deuteronomy 12-26: Law as a Means of Knowing God 43

6 Deuteronomy 27-34: Covenant as a Means of Knowing God 56

7 Jesus and Deuteronomy: Grace as a Means of Knowing God 68

Concluding Thoughts 81

Recommended Reading 85

Notes 87