Chapters of the Bible

Moses urges Israel to obey the covenant so they can live long in the land. He warns them never to make idols or forget the awesome fire of God’s appearance at Mount Horeb.

Moses restates the Ten Commandments to the new generation, reminding them that they heard God's voice directly from the fire and were too terrified to listen further.

Moses delivers the Shema, the central declaration of faith: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” He commands them to love God with all their heart, soul, and strength.

God warns Israel to completely destroy the wicked inhabitants of Canaan and make no covenants with them, lest they be lured into idol worship and break their sacred covenant with God.

Moses reminds Israel of the 40 years in the wilderness, explaining that God humbled them and tested them to teach them that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

Moses warns Israel not to think their own righteousness earned them the land. He reminds them of their constant rebellion, including the sin of the golden calf right after receiving the Law.

Moses recalls carving the second set of stone tablets. He commands Israel to circumcise their hearts and love the foreigner, because the Lord loves the foreigner and is utterly impartial.

Moses urges Israel to obey God's commands so they can enjoy a prosperous life in the Promised Land. He commands them to bind God's words to their hands and post them on their doorframes.

God commands Israel to destroy all pagan worship sites and bring all their sacrifices and offerings to the one centralized place God will choose (Jerusalem).

God provides a strong warning against false prophets, dreamers, or even family members who lure them into idolatry. The penalty for advocating idol worship is death by stoning.

God repeats the laws concerning clean and unclean foods and provides laws regarding tithing (a tenth of all produce) to be eaten in the presence of God or given to the Levites.

God establishes the Sabbatical Year, requiring the cancellation of all debts every seven years and the freedom of Hebrew slaves, commanding them to be generous to the poor.