Notes from January 20:
The journey from Sinai to the "Promised Land" was recorded in three books: Exodus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Note: Leviticus is primarily devoted to defining the priesthood and specifying their duties. Obviously, the material in the other three books was too extensive to spend much time on the details but we did note the various sections o the specifics.
Deuteronomy is really a summary of what occurred and focused on three major themes:
1. The meaning of God's great acts in saving and preserving his chosen people
2. The meaning of the covenant and the revelation of God's will in it
3. Noting the peculiar temptations that affect their security as a chosen people
A final note was Moses' death and unique role in the history of the Israel/Jewish history -- there was no one like Moses, who spoke directly with God. Looking ahead, we recognized the congruency of Jesus' transfiguration on a mountain, appearing with Moses and Elijah -- an indication that Jesus is now the one whom God has chosen to speak to us: "This is my beloved Son, with Whom I am well-pleased; Listen to Him!" (Matthew 17:5).
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