How were the writings of the book of Deuteronomy used by other, later, old testament writers? In what way did other writings repeat and expand on the same themes? How did the book of Deuteronomy inform Josiah's reform, Daniel's prayer for release from captivity, or calls to repentance from the prophets? What does this book show us about forgiveness and mercy?
Topic: Grace
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Why does the Bible emphasize remembering and not forgetting our experiences with God? Why did God tell the Israelites to remember how he delivered them? What does God want us to remember today? What dangers lie in self reliance and forgetting how God has led in the past?
How has the theme of free choice been a factor throughout the books of the Bible? Why did God create free moral agents? In what way is the test of Adam an Eve similar to the challenges we face today? What does God require of us in the Covenant obligations? How does choice play a role in the covenant relationship?
What is the relationship between law and grace for Old Covenant Jews and New Covenant Christians? Is there a difference? What is the purpose of law? Does salvation by grace excuse disobedience? Why does God want to free us from lawlessness?
Is there a connection between religion and treatment of others? Does God care about the poor and marginalized? How did God's commandments make Israel a different kind of society and what lessons can we as Christians learn from that today?
How does David's experience show God's willingness to forgive people who have made terrible mistakes? What can we learn from David's psalm about how to relate to sin in our lives and on our consciences? How does God reach out to David and draw him to repentance? How can we find rest when we make mistakes?
Jesus as the Prince of Peace warned that there would sometimes be division. How can we find rest when we constantly deal with selfishness, ambition, and hypocrisy? In what way does Christ uproot restlessness in our lives and in our world? How can we enjoy rest in him? Can rest be found in the new age religions or mysticism? How does Christ make the difference?
How did restlessness lead to rebellion in the wilderness? How did Moses react? How did God respond? How can we deal with restlessness in our Christian experience today? What is the difference between faith and presumption? Why do so many people get it wrong?
What are the benefits of the New Covenant life? Can Christians really have joy? What does the New Covenant do about guilt? What does it mean to have a new heart? Can life only be enjoyed in eternity future? What kind of life can we have now and what purpose does it have?
Whether old or new covenant, Jesus paid the debt owed to the law so that guilty sinners can stand righteous in the sight of God? But what is imputed righteousness? How did Jesus pay the ransom? If salvation is by grace through faith, can a person continue sinning if they are under grace?
What is the purpose of the Sabbath as the Covenant sign? What does the Sabbath point us to? Why did God give the children of Israel the Sabbath? What are the origins of the Sabbath and why was it a sign of sanctification?
What is the relationship between God's law and His covenant? What does the law tell us about God, His will, and the intended harmony of Creation? What role does the law play in the New Covenant? In what ways are covenants about relationships? Why would a covenant of grace have a law if not to earn salvation?