◄ Deuteronomy 10:5 ►
and I went back down the mountain and placed the tablets in the ark I had made, as the LORD had commanded me; and there they have remained. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 10:5? 2. How does Deuteronomy 10:5 emphasize the importance of God's commandments in daily life? 3. What does Moses' action in Deuteronomy 10:5 teach about obedience to God? 4. How can we apply the reverence for God's law shown in Deuteronomy 10:5? 5. What other scriptures highlight the significance of keeping God's commandments like Deuteronomy 10:5? 6. How does Deuteronomy 10:5 inspire us to prioritize God's word in our homes? 7. What is the significance of the tablets mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:5? 8. How does Deuteronomy 10:5 relate to the covenant between God and Israel? 9. Why were the tablets placed in the ark according to Deuteronomy 10:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 10? 11. How can we verify the historical authenticity of the events in Deuteronomy 10 when there is minimal supporting evidence outside the text? 12. How do we reconcile Deuteronomy 10:1–2’s account of carving new tablets with the lack of any archaeological evidence for either set of tablets? 13. 2 Chronicles 5:10 - Why does this verse say only the tablets were in the Ark when Hebrews 9:4 mentions additional items, creating a seeming contradiction? 14. If Moses physically destroyed the original stone tablets in Exodus 32:19, how did the Law continue to be preserved without alteration? Discussion Questions 1. How does Moses' obedience in placing the tablets in the Ark challenge us in our daily walk with God? 2. In what ways does the Ark of the Covenant symbolize God's presence in our lives today? 3. How can we apply the principles of the Ten Commandments in our modern context? 4. What does the renewal of the covenant in Deuteronomy 10 teach us about God's grace and forgiveness? 5. How does understanding Moses as a mediator help us appreciate the role of Jesus as our mediator in the New Covenant? Deuteronomy 10 Bible Study Questions 1. Why did God choose to renew the covenant despite Israel's disobedience? 2. What does the act of crafting the second set of tablets signify in the larger narrative? 3. How does the selection of the Levites for priestly duties highlight God's redemption? 4. What is the significance of the call to "circumcise your hearts"? 5. Why is the reminder of Israel’s past as slaves in Egypt important in this chapter? 6. How do the demands of God in verses 12-22 challenge conventional notions of obedience? 7. In what ways is the essence of God's commandments beyond mere ritual? 8. How can we apply the lessons of humility and service in our modern lives? 9. How does loving and serving God wholeheartedly manifest in today's society? 10. In what ways can you "circumcise" your heart in your current life circumstances? 11. How does the call to "love the foreigner" speak into today’s context of global migration and refugee crises? 12. What does it mean to fear God, and how does this intertwine with loving Him? 13. How can we continuously remind ourselves of God's elective love in our lives? 14. How does the story of Moses' intercession challenge our own prayer lives? 15. What elements in this chapter show God's balance of justice and mercy? 16. How do our personal failings and "broken tablets" become opportunities for renewal? 17. Why is remembering our personal histories and past struggles vital in our relationship with God? 18. How can we foster an environment of obedience based on love rather than fear or compulsion? 19. How does the essence of this chapter relate to the New Testament teachings on grace and relationship with God? 20. Drawing from this chapter, how can we develop a holistic approach to faith that marries both our beliefs and our actions? Links Deuteronomy 10:5 NIV Deuteronomy 10:5 NLT Deuteronomy 10:5 ESV Deuteronomy 10:5 NASB Deuteronomy 10:5 KJV Deuteronomy 10:5 Commentaries Bible Hub