The Bible ToolBox Pre-Lab WorksheetBiblical Passage Deuteronomy 6

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The Bible Toolbox Pre-Lab Worksheet Biblical Passage: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Name: Malerie Latham Date: February 16, 2024 Time Invested: 80 minutes Observations Quick Observations/Questions Raised (What questions did the passage raise when you first read it? What are your first thoughts?) Some questions I had were in Deuteronomy 6:8-9. It says, “Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them to your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.” What is be referred to as them? What are we writing on the doorframes of our houses and on our gates? Secondly, my first thoughts are that it is a reminder there is only one God who we can love. This passage just stood out to me and stuck with me. Translation Comparison (Are there any major differences in the translations? Check at least 3.) I used ESV, NIV, and MSG for the translation comparison of the text. One difference I noticed was that in MSG verse 4 was different than ESV and NIV. In the MSG it says, “ G OD , our God! G OD the one and only!” While in ESV and NIV it says, “Hear, O Israel: The L ORD our God, the L ORD is one.” Another difference I noticed was verse 5 was worded differently in all three. NIV says, “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” ESV says, “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all you might.” The last difference I noticed was that in verse 9 ESV and MSG says, “doorposts”, while in NIV it says, “doorframes.” Overall, there is not much difference in the versions, they are all just slightly worder differently. MSG goes more into a better understanding, and I feel as simpler terms than ESV and NIV. Historical Tools (What is the level 1 and level 2 context and how does that affect my reading of the text?) Level 1- Deuteronomy is found in the Old Testament in the Torah. Moses called on all of Israel to pay attention to the written laws and decrees. Once they enter the Promised Land, he advises them to continue practicing their religion. Level 2- Deuteronomy was written in the 7 th century BCE by Moses. The audience was that nation of Israel. People were still not across the Jordan River and were encamped along it at this point. Literary Tools (What is the genre of the text? What is the book/section/passage’s purpose and structure? How does this text fit that purpose?

The genre of the text is considered The Law. The book of Deuteronomy shows how important the law is to the Israelites by being the last book in the Torah. Moses records in the book of Deuteronomy the commandments that the people should abide by to have a closer relationship with the Lord. Theological Tools (Are there any key theological terms or concepts in the text? How do I understand the text in light of Christ and the full testimony of the Bible? When reading the books of the Torah, we should bear in mind that they lay the groundwork for the remaining books of the Bible. Deuteronomy discusses how to uphold a solid promise connection with the Lord and the dedication that the nation of Israel is expected to have with him. Upon closer inspection, we can see that Moses states that there is only one Lord in verse 4. Christ is another way that we can understand this. In reference to Christ, there is only one Savior. Original Meaning (What is the main meaning of the text in its original context to the original audience?) In order to inform the nations of Israel of the laws and decrees, Moses is addressing them all. The particular law in question is about loving the Lord. But if we consider the purpose of Moses' writing, it could be to inspire others to uphold this straightforward but challenging commandment. The Lord gives the children of Israel extremely specific instructions on how to uphold and preserve their relationship with Him. Application (What does this text tell me about God? About myself? About the world? About how I relate to God? Moses writes about a commandment that has an impact on us every day. Our sins were forgiven by a single God and Savior. Our Lord provides all of that, so we shouldn't look to the little things of this world to make us feel loved and satisfied. These verses serve as a gentle reminder to carry out the small tasks that God gives us after taking care of everything else. They serve as a reminder of how Christians ought to live their lives in order to follow the Lord.

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