Guiding Questions: Deuteronomy 7

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. The text (Deuteronomy 7:2) precludes any covenant with the resident nations in Canaan—and is a reason given?
  2. Would Deuteronomy 7:3 and 4 indicate what that reason might be and what is the “message” in terms of family life?
  3. What is to be done with the worship places of these peoples?
  4. Why, according to Deuteronomy 7:7-8, were the Israelites “chosen”; any virtue on their part?
  5. Does Deuteronomy 7:9 specifically state that there is but one God?
  6. Once again, Deuteronomy 7:11 makes reference to the commandments and regulations which are being set down, but do they follow?
  7. What are the consequences (Deuteronomy 7:12 et seq) if the Israelites observe the commandments in the appropriate fashion?
  8. And, what is the advice and direction given if one is fearful of the nations which have to be overcome (Deuteronomy 7:17-24)?
  9. And, in Deuteronomy 7:25-26, what, again, is affirmed as that commandment which is of such great significance?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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