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HOLY BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY

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CHAPTER 11. Who would lead the Israelites into the Land of Canaan?

a) Joshua b) Moses c) Caleb d) Aaron2. __________ was not permitted to cross the Jordan River and enter into the Promised Land.

CHAPTER 21. What territory did the Lord give to Esau’s descendants?

a) Hormah b) Seir c) Kadesh Barnea d) Valley of Eshcol2. The Israelites conquered Sihon, King of Heshbon and all his army. Who was completely destroyed in all

the towns? a) all men b) all women c) all children d) all of these

CHAPTER 31. The Israelite army marched against Og, King of Bashan at the Battle of Edrei. Who survived?

a) unmarried girls b) small children c) women and children d) no survivors2. What plunder was carried away from the battles?

a) gold b) silver c) bronze d) livestock

CHAPTER 41. Keeping the Lord’s commandments meant to the Israelites:

a) Adding to them b) subtracting from them c) following them exactly d) nothing2. We are near to God when we ______________.

CHAPTER 51. Honor your ____________ and ____________ as the Lord your God has commanded.2. What summarizes God’s rules and are written on two stone tablets?

a) the Ten Commandments b) Tent of Meeting rules c) judges decrees

CHAPTER 61. How were the children of Israel to show FEAR to the Lord?

a) worshipping idols b) keeping His decrees c) stealing d) giving false witness2. Love the Lord your God with all your _________, all your ___________, and all your ___________.

CHAPTER 71. Why did the Lord set His affection upon the Nation of Israel?

a) great numbers of people b) they didn’t disobey c) He loved themd) they were poor slaves

2. The carved images were to be destroyed by:a) fire b) burial c) breaking into pieces d) tossing into the sea




CHAPTER 81. God fed the Israelites a food they and their fathers before them had not known. It was:

a) bread b) manna c) quail d) fish from the oceans2. When the Israelites had eaten and were satisfied, what were they to do?

a) sleep b) exercise c) praise the Lord d) offer sacrifices

CHAPTER 91. The Israelites were allowed to win battles over nations stronger and greater than because of:

a) wickedness of these nations b) righteousness of Israel c) they were ruthlessly provoked2. How did Moses FAST the second forty days before the Lord?

a) no bread b) no water c) praying before the Lord d) all of these

CHAPTER 101. Who succeeded AARON as PRIEST?

a) Eleazar b) Isaac c) Caleb d) Joshua2. The Levites had no share of the Israelite inheritance of land. What was their inheritance?

a) tenth of all flocks b) The LORD c) tenth of all crops d) tenth of all silver and gold

CHAPTER 111. You shall lay up these words of mine in your __________ and in your ___________.2. Whose eyes would continuously be on the Promised Land?

a) Israelite enemies b) the Lord c) Moses d) the Egyptians

CHAPTER 121. Israel was to destroy completely ALL things utilized in idol worship. These included:

a) altars b) sacred stones c) Asherah poles d) all of these2. What were the Israelites to do regarding the BLOOD of sacrifice animals?

a) burn it b) pour it on the ground c) bury it d) drink it

CHAPTER 131. The penalty for worshipping other gods was ______________.2. If the Israelites obeyed the Lord, He would:

a) show mercy b) have compassion c) increase their numbers d) all of these

CHAPTER 141. Name the animals the Israelites could eat:

a) sheep/goat b) deer/gazelle c) antelope d) all of these2. What was considered UNCLEAN food and could not be eaten?

a) eagle/vulture b) flying insects c) swine d) all of these




CHAPTER 151. At the end of every ________ years the Israelites were to cancel their debts.2. The Israelites were to give generously to the poor and do so without a grudging heart.

True or false?

CHAPTER 161. How many times per year must an Israelite appear before the Lord?

a) 7 b) 3 c) 5 d) 62. Who was allowed to celebrate the "Feast of Tabernacles?"

a) Sons/daughters b) servants/aliens c) fatherless/widows d) all of these

CHAPTER 171. What was the consequence of showing contempt to a priest's decision?

a) put to death b) whipped c) beaten d) flogged2. Who was to choose the king to be appointed over the Israelites?

a) judges b) Levites c) God d) Moses

CHAPTER 181. The Levites received no portion of the Promised Land. What were they to live on?

a) offerings made by fire b) manna c) quail d) strong drink2. Would there be other prophets to follow after Moses' death? Yes or no?

CHAPTER 191. Select the main purpose of a "City of Refuge"

a) rest for traveler b) safety for unintentional killing c) for homeless d) for offerings2. What happened to liars giving false testimony against a brother?

a) life for life b) eye for eye c) hand for hand d) all of these

CHAPTER 201. During war, what trees were the Israelites NOT allowed cutting down?

a) fruit b) flowering c) gopher d) olive2. Destruction of the conquered cities of inheritance included:

a) women and children b) infants c) anything breathing d) animals

CHAPTER 211. The first sign of a father’s strength is:

a) number of children b) firstborn c) number of sons d) number of wives2. The punishment of a rebellious son was severe. It was:

a) hanging b) drowning c) trial by fire d) stoning




CHAPTER 221. A woman COULD NOT wear:

a) clothes of wool b) clothes of linen c) men's clothing d) clothes of raw silk2. God wanted the Israelites' property to be secure. If a brother found an ox or a sheep straying, he was to

ignore it. True or false?

CHAPTER 231. You shall give back to his master the slave who has escaped from his master to you.

True or false?2. The Israelites were not to seek a treaty of friendship with what peoples?

a) Ammonites b) Moabites c) Edomites d) a and b

CHAPTER 241. A recently married man could:

a) stay home from war b) be free from duty for 1 year to be with his wife c) both of these2. What was not allowed to be taken as security for a debt as it related to a man’s livelihood?

a) millstone b) sheep c) seedlings d) ox

CHAPTER 251. Who would decide a dispute brought to the court system?

a) Levite high priest b) the judges c) Moses d) Joshua2. A man who committed a crime could receive up to how many lashes by a whip?

a) 10 b) 20 c) 30 d) 40

CHAPTER 261. The third year was the year of the tithe. True or false?2. Heaven is described as the ____________________________ (verse 15).

CHAPTER 271. Cursed is the man who makes the ____________ to wander off the road.2. Cursed is the man who perverts the justice from the _______, _________, or the _________.

CHAPTER 281. Give an example of the good things the Lord would give an obedient Israelite.

a) children b) increase in livestock c) increase in crops d) all of these2. If the Israelites do NOT obey the Lord and carefully follow His commands, what would come upon

them? a) curses b) blessings c) Moses wrath d) fire and brimstone




CHAPTER 291. During the 40 years of desert wanderings the Israelites' clothes and sandals did not wear out. True or

false?2. What did the Israelites not eat or drink during their desert journey?

a) bread b) wine c) fermented drink d) all of these

CHAPTER 301. God's commands and decrees were written in what BOOK?

a) Book of Law b) Book of Covenant Renewal c) Book of Blessings/Curses2. The word is very near you, in your ________ and in your _______ that you may do it.

CHAPTER 311. Who succeeded Moses after his death?

a) Nun b) David c) Joshua d) Eleazar2. How old was Moses when God no longer allowed him to lead Israel?

a) 120 b) 150 c) 175 d) 50

CHAPTER 321. Where did Moses trespass against God and not uphold the Holiness of God before the Israelites?

a) waters of Meribah Kadesh b) Desert of Zin c) both answers are correct2. There is no god besides ME, I put to __________ and bring to _______________.

CHAPTER 331. ______________ was the prince among his brothers, receiving the best gifts of the earth.2. The most blessed of sons was ________________.

CHAPTER 341. Where was the location of Moses death?

a) Moab b) Gilead c) Zoar d) Jericho2. Where did God bury Moses? a) Moab b) Valley opposite of Beth Peor

c) the grave has never been found d) all of these



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CHAPTER 11. The Israelite population had significantly increased and was compared to what?

2. Who is the only person from this generation who shall see the Promised Land?

CHAPTER 21. What land was given as possession to Lot’s descendants?

2. Why did Sihon, King of Hesbon, refuse to allow the Israelites to pass through his territory?

CHAPTER 31. Why did God ask Moses to go up the top of Mount Pisgah?

2. Who does Moses encourage to take the people over the Jordan?

CHAPTER 41. God warned the Israelites from lifting their eyes up to Heaven and worship what?

2. List the three cities set aside east of the Jordan River as “Cities of Refuge.”

CHAPTER 51. We learn in the Holy Book of Deuteronomy that the Lord made His covenant not with the fathers of the

Israelites but with whom?

2. What was at the heart of Israel’s relationship with God? (HINT: It told the Israelites what God expected in terms of conduct, faith, and worship)

CHAPTER 61. You should love the Lord your God with _______, with __________ and with ____________.

2. State the consequences of “following other gods” for the Israelites.

CHAPTER 71. Name the seven nations the Israelite Nation drove out of the Promised Land.

2. Describe what the Israelites were to do with the carved images?




CHAPTER 81. How did the Lord discipline Israel during the forty years desert wanderings?

2. Describe the “good land.”

CHAPTER 91. Why were the Israelites conquerors of nations stronger and greater than they were?

2. What did Moses do to the golden calf?

CHAPTER 101. What was the ARK made of and what was it utilized for?

2. List the responsibilities of the Tribe of Levi.

CHAPTER 111. Moses tells the Israelites they are to LOVE the Lord. How?

2. Name the mountains the BLESSINGS and CURSES would be proclaimed upon.

CHAPTER 121. Moses instructed the Israelites to go to the place God would choose and bring with them certain things.

Name them

2. The idolatrous nations burned what in their fires as sacrifices to their gods?

CHAPTER 131. Write what an untrue or false prophet might say.

2. If a man tells his brother, “Let us go worship other gods.” What did Moses say must be done to him?

CHAPTER 141. List five animals the Israelites were allowed to eat.2. If an Israelite could not carry his tithe to the Lord’s chosen place due to distance or the abundance of his blessings, what

should he do?




CHAPTER 151. The freed Hebrew slaves were to be supplied liberally from where?

2. What first-born animals could not be sacrificed to the Lord?

CHAPTER 161. Name the three feasts the people of Israel celebrated each year.

2. Where should the feasts be celebrated?

CHAPTER 171. What is the punishment of a man or a woman who worship other gods?

2. What shall a king do every day of his life?

CHAPTER 181. The entire Tribe of Levi had no share in Israel’s inheritance. They had no private ownership of land.

How were they to survive?

2. List three detestable practices followed by nations living in Canaan.

CHAPTER 191. How many cities were to be cities of refuge?

2. Who may flee to a city of refuge?

CHAPTER 201. The Israelite soldiers were not to be afraid when they went to war against greater and stronger armies.

Why?

2. What was the first thing the Israelites should offer the people when they begin their march to siege a city?

CHAPTER 211. What wrong things does a rebellious son do?

2. What is the rule in case of a man hung on a tree?




CHAPTER 221. If an Israelite found his brothers’ ox or a straying sheep, donkey, or cloak what should he do?

2. What was written that a man MUST NOT wear?

CHAPTER 231. A foreign slave seeking freedom within Israel was not to be handed over to his master. Where was he to

live?

2. Whose third generation of children would be allowed in the Assembly of the Lord?

CHAPTER 241. Whenever the Israelites were in trouble, the Lord helped them, therefore they were not to deprive

whom?

2. Write the last verse, which states the reason why the Israelites should not take advantage of the stranger or the fatherless.

CHAPTER 251. If a woman’s husband dies who should marry her?

2. List two things written about Amalekites

CHAPTER 261. God declared that He would set Israel in ___________, ___________, and ___________, high above all

nations.

2. To whom was the tithe of the third year given?

CHAPTER 271. AMEN after the curses meant the people agreed and accepted the Covenant and its curses. In verses 15

through 26, how many “amen” are there?

2. What were the names of the two mounts where the blessing and the curse took place?

CHAPTER 281. The blessings for obedience are the opposites of the curses for disobedience. Write one blessing for

obedience.

2. How is “Heaven” described in verse 12?




CHAPTER 291. Name two things that would happen to an Israelite who follow his heart and go his own way?

2. The “secret things” belonged to whom?

CHAPTER 301. “See I set before you _________, and __________, death and _________.

2. The WORD was very near to the Israelites. Where was it located?

CHAPTER 311. When Moses and Joshua presented themselves in the tabernacle, how did the Lord appear to them?

2. What was to be placed BESIDE the Ark of the Covenant?

CHAPTER 321. A major theme of the SONG OF MOSES is “He is the Rock.” Who is He?

2. Avenging or vengeance belongs strictly to whom?

CHAPTER 331. Who received the “best gifts of the earth?”

2. The Levites had charge of the Tabernacle with its ARK, which meant they “watched over Your Word and guarded Your Covenant.” What verse of the Song of Moses can this be found?

CHAPTER 341. Describe Moses physical condition upon his death.

2. How was Joshua “filled with Spirit of Wisdom?”



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CHAPTER 11. Who was the only person from the evil generation permitted to enter the Promised Land and why?

2. List the judgment responsibilities given to the judges by Moses

CHAPTER 21. The Lord had given the descendants of Esau (Edomites) and Lot (Moabites and Ammonites) their land.

What were the Israelites to do when they passed through these territories?

2. In the defeat of Sihon, the Amorite King, everything was utterly destroyed. Explain.

CHAPTER 31. Does Moses ask to be allowed to cross the Jordan River and enter the Promised Land? What does he

say?

2. Moses pleaded to see “the good land beyond the Jordan.” What was the Lord’s response?

CHAPTER 41. Name happenings that the Israelites were shown that they might know the LORD IS GOD.

2. Obedience was commanded. “Do not add to or subtract from” the given commands. This was very specific. Why?

CHAPTER 51. Whom does this chapter state that the Lord actually made the Covenant with?

2. Which of the Ten Commandments comes with a promise fulfilled on earth?

CHAPTER 61. State the phrase that was often used from the Holy Books Exodus through Deuteronomy to describe the

“Promised Land.”

2. What is meant by, “Fearing the Lord”?

CHAPTER 71. List the rewards of obeying God.

2. The Lord’s command against intermarriage was not racially motivated but was intended to prevent what?




CHAPTER 81. The Lord Jesus Christ quoted the passage “man does not live by bread alone” in response to what?

2. Describe the rich and fertile land the Israelites were to possess.

CHAPTER 91. Why did God help Israel possess the land?

2. Moses prayed an intercessory prayer on Israel’s behalf. Briefly outline this prayer.

CHAPTER 101. Explain the “greatness of God” in showing no partiality among His chosen people. (Hint v18-19)

2. How did Moses describe the “Lord your God?”

CHAPTER 111. What shall the Israelites do with the words of God?

2. State two reasons Moses gave the Israelites as to why they should OBEY the Lord’s commands.

CHAPTER 121. How many “dwelling places” for the Lord were specified?

2. Explain why the blood was to be poured out on the ground like water?

CHAPTER 131. Why were the “evil doers” shown no mercy and put to death?

2. Instructions to guard against false prophets and dreamers included what?

CHAPTER 141. Name five things the Israelites were forbidden to eat.2. What should the Israelites do with anything that dies by itself?



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CHAPTER 151. What two reasons might a servant give for wanting to stay with his master? (HINT: Exodus 21:5-6

gives the second)

2. The first born animals were set apart for the Lord. Was there a reason?

CHAPTER 161. What did the Feast of Weeks celebrate that was different than the Feast of Tabernacles?

2. Why should a judge not take a bribe?

CHAPTER 171. If a case came before the Israelite Law Courts that was too difficult for the judges to judge, what was

the next step?

2. What were the instructions given to the king? What will be his inspiration?

CHAPTER 181. Describe the prophet the LORD will raise up like Moses, from among the brothers.

2. How were the Israelites to know when a message had not been spoken by the Lord?

CHAPTER 191. What would determine whether God will choose to extend Israel’s land to the full extend of the

promise?

2. What was the penalty for giving false testimony against a brother?

CHAPTER 201. Priests sometimes accompanied the Israelite army when they went into battle. How did Moses say the

priest was to address the army prior to battle?

2. Why did God command the Israelites to completely destroy the Canaanites?

CHAPTER 211. What was symbolic of elders “washing their hands” over a heifer?

2. A rebellious son was accused of breaking which of the Ten Commandments?




CHAPTER 221. What does “You must not hide yourself” means?

2. Why not take the mother bird?

CHAPTER 231. Which non-Israelites could enter the Assembly of the Lord?

2. What is the law concerning lending money?

CHAPTER 241. Give evidence of marriage being held in high regard.

2. What belonged to the stranger, fatherless, and widow at harvest time?

CHAPTER 251. What rights and punishment does a lawbreaker have?

2. What were the consequences for a man who chose not to marry his dead brothers’ wife?

CHAPTER 261. What should the Israelites do in order to be called God’s special people?

2. What special reward God will give to His special people?

CHAPTER 271. How was the altar on Mount Ebal to be constructed?

2. Which curses referred to which of the Ten Commandments?

CHAPTER 281. List six things that would be BLESSED if the Israelites were obedient to God.

2. “An eagle swooping down” may be symbolic of what?




CHAPTER 291. If an Israelite invokes a blessing but persisted in going his own way, what disaster would await him?

2. What is the theme for this chapter?

CHAPTER 301. Write verses proving that God’s main concern is our love for Him?

2. “Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us?” What is God talking about and where could it be found?

CHAPTER 311. Write the command Moses gave to Joshua, son of Nun.

2. For whom, when and why was the law read in public?

CHAPTER 321. List the verses calling God “The Rock” and what they mean.

2. What was Israel to do with the Song of Moses?

CHAPTER 331. Why did Moses praise the Levites?

2. How does God show that no one else compares to Him?

CHAPTER 341. If Moses knew he would die on Mount Nebo, why did he climb the mountain?

2. Who buried Moses? What valley is he buried in? Where is his grave?



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CHAPTER 11. What does the word “Deuteronomy” means?

2. “The Lord your God carried you as a man carried his son.” Explain giving proof.

CHAPTER 21. Why did God ask the Israelites not to meddle with the descendants of Esau?

2. Why did God harden the heart of Sihon, King of Heshbon?

CHAPTER 31. Moses was sent to the top of Mount Pisgah to look “west and north and south and east” and view the

Promise Land. Where is something similar in the Old Testament?

2. What does Moses’ prayer reveal about his relationship with God?

CHAPTER 41. What two reasons does Moses give for the necessity of God’s law to the new nation?

2. What verse tells us of Moses total and uncompromising belief in ONE God?

CHAPTER 51. Does God punish children for the sins of their parents? Explain.

2. Write the sections of the 10 commandments often found in the New Testament.

CHAPTER 61. What effect would fearing God and keeping His commandments have on the Israelites as individuals

and as an entire nation?

2. The Lord Jesus Christ quoted verses from this chapter. Which one and on what circumstances? Give verse.

CHAPTER 71. Why would the merciful God command the Israelites to show no mercy?

2. Why did God choose the Israelites to be His holy people?



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CHAPTER 81. How were the Israelites “humbled” by the Lord?

2. Explain “Man does not live on bread alone.”

CHAPTER 91. If Israel was stiff-necked people, why the Lord gave them the land to possess? Give two reasons.

2. Moses took the role of an intercessor. On whose behalf did he intercede and how?

CHAPTER 101. What five responses does God want from His people? Do they apply to us today?

2. What does it mean to circumcise your heart?

CHAPTER 111. What was the theme of Moses address in this chapter?

2. How is the Promised Land different from Egypt and how is it a living reminder?

CHAPTER 121. The Lord insisted on “one” place of worship. What might be a reason for this?

2. “Who we worship always more important than how and where we worship”. Is that statement true or false according to Moses? Explain.

CHAPTER 131. What was the ultimate purpose of God testing Israel with false prophets?

2. What are the limits of God’s tolerance? What are the blessings of faithfulness?

CHAPTER 141. Explain why the Israelites could not eat a “clean” animal found dead.

2. What happens at the end of every three years and why?

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CHAPTER 151. The Lord gave Israel a way to “equalize” wealth. How?

2. For what reason might a foreigner be required to pay his debts during the seventh year?

CHAPTER 161. Why was the unleavened bread called the Bread of Affliction?

2. What were the criteria for a judge to go by?

CHAPTER 171. God set five restrictions the king should not do. List them?

2. Would a King chosen by the Israelites be above God’s Law? Could he turn from the Law to the right or to the left? Explain.

CHAPTER 181. How do diviners and prophets differ?

2. The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst” To whom was Moses referring? In what way they are alike?

CHAPTER 191. What is so important about the landmark?

2. Judges should make careful inquiry. Is God more concerned with innocence or guilt? Why do you think that is?

CHAPTER 201. Exemptions from military duty were extensive in verses 5-8. What was the lesson to be gained by

making the small army smaller?

2. Verses 10-15 were rules regarding warfare against whom? And why?

CHAPTER 211. Explain the capitol offense rule of “one hung from a tree.” and what does it remind you in the New

Testament?

2. What was symbolic of a woman “shaving her head?”



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CHAPTER 221. Why forbid the commingling of seeds, of certain animals and of certain clothes?

2. A man shall not take his father’s wife. Who was mentioned in the Holy Book of Genesis who committed that sin?

CHAPTER 231. Why the Edomites and the Egyptians had a better chance than the Ammonites and Moabites to enter

the assembly of the Lord?

2. How seriously does God take promises made to Him? What does He expect from us?

CHAPTER 241. In the Holy Books of Moses, divorce was permitted and regulated. Discuss.

2. Why the importance given to the millstone?

CHAPTER 251. When an Israelite was beaten, it could not exceed 40 blows. What reason can you think of for limiting

this punishment?

2. Explain the title, “The house of him who had his sandal removed.” Give an incident in the Old Testament of someone who removed his sandal.

CHAPTER 261. Whom is the reference “My father was a wandering Syrian (Aramean) ....” referring to?

2. In the proclamation which came first God’s or the people? Why is one based on the other?

CHAPTER 271. Briefly list the 12 curses the Levites recited to the people of Israel.

2. What does it mean to be cursed and what did the “Amen” represent?

CHAPTER 281. What are “All the diseases of Egypt” and what were they a reminder of?

2. In what sense would the sky be bronze and the ground iron?



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CHAPTER 291. “Root...bearing bitterness or wormwood,” Explain

2. What are the secret things and the things that are revealed?

CHAPTER 301. Explain... “The Lord is your life.”

2. Moses offer to the Israelites was very simply what was it?

CHAPTER 311. Why was Moses no longer “able to lead” Israel? Was this because he was 120 years old?

2. Was Israel’s rebellion predicted? Give evidences and explain why God allows bad things to happen.

CHAPTER 321. Why would God fear the wrath of the enemy?

2. List the attributes of God in the Song of Moses

CHAPTER 331. Who are the ten thousands of saints?

2. Moses blessings of the tribes of Israel can be compared to whose blessings of his own sons? Who was excluded in Moses blessing?

CHAPTER 341. Was Moses the greatest prophet ever? Why? Give proof.

2. Name those who had been described as “servants of God” in the OT.

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