Deuteronomy key verses

Deuteronomy 6:4-5 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.”

The Shema, the greatest commandment

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children.”

Passing the covenant to the next generation

Deuteronomy 8:3 “Man does not live by bread alone, but... by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.”

True life is found in God’s word; quoted by Jesus

Deuteronomy 18:15 “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen.”

The promise of the Prophet, fulfilled in Christ

Deuteronomy 30:19 “I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live.”

The great covenant appeal

Deuteronomy 31:8 “It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

God’s abiding presence and faithfulness

Deuteronomy 32:4 “The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.”

The character of God the Rock