◄ Deuteronomy 27:2 ►
And on the day you cross the Jordan into the land that the LORD your God is giving you, set up large stones and coat them with plaster. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 27:2? 2. How does Deuteronomy 27:2 emphasize the importance of obeying God's commandments today? 3. What role do "large stones" play in remembering God's laws in our lives? 4. How can we apply the principle of setting up reminders for God's Word? 5. What New Testament teachings align with Deuteronomy 27:2's call to obedience? 6. How can we ensure God's Word is visibly central in our daily routines? 7. What is the significance of setting up stones in Deuteronomy 27:2? 8. How does Deuteronomy 27:2 relate to the Israelites' covenant with God? 9. Why were the stones in Deuteronomy 27:2 covered with plaster? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 27? 11. How could the entire Law realistically be inscribed on plastered stones as commanded in Deuteronomy 27:2–3? 12. What is the significance of Mount Ebal? 13. How does Joshua’s altar-building on Mount Ebal (Joshua 8:30–35) align with other historical records of Canaanite territory? 14. Does the command in Deuteronomy 27:8 to write the Law “very clearly” imply a significant difference from earlier recordings of the Law? Discussion Questions 1. What significance do the large stones have in the context of the Israelites' journey, and how can we create similar reminders of God's faithfulness in our lives today? 2. How does the act of inscribing the law on stones relate to the way we engage with Scripture in our daily lives? 3. In what ways can we prepare ourselves spiritually for the "new beginnings" or transitions that God leads us into? 4. How can we foster a sense of community and accountability in our faith journey, similar to the communal act of setting up stones? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced a "crossing of the Jordan" moment in your life. How did you see God's hand at work, and what did you learn from that experience? Deuteronomy 27 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the act of inscribing the law on stones symbolize the importance of God's commandments? 2. Why was it significant to use uncut stones for the altar? 3. How do the blessings and curses relate to the concept of collective responsibility? 4. In what ways do communal rituals strengthen a community's bond and shared purpose? 5. Why were specific tribes chosen for blessings and others for curses? 6. How do the detailed curses speak to the moral and ethical priorities of the Israelite community? 7. In today's context, how can we set up 'markers' or reminders of our commitments and values? 8. How do you think communities today handle collective responsibility? 9. What are the consequences in modern society for disregarding shared ethical standards? 10. How can we promote collective obedience to shared moral principles in a diverse society? 11. Reflect on a time when you felt the weight of collective responsibility. What did you learn from it? 12. How does the concept of blessings and curses resonate in our modern understanding of karma or "what goes around, comes around"? 13. How do you define 'rejoicing in the Lord's presence' in your life? 14. Can you identify 'mountains of blessing and curse' in your own life or community? 15. How can affirming good practices or condemning bad ones, as a community, influence individual behavior? 16. In the face of societal wrongs, how can communities come together to make amends? 17. What modern rituals or practices can be likened to the communal acknowledgment of these curses and blessings? 18. How might the act of collectively saying "Amen" to each curse influence the psyche of the Israelites? 19. In a world driven by individualism, how can we promote the importance of collective good and shared values? 20. How do you balance personal beliefs with communal responsibilities in your daily life? Links Deuteronomy 27:2 NIV Deuteronomy 27:2 NLT Deuteronomy 27:2 ESV Deuteronomy 27:2 NASB Deuteronomy 27:2 KJV Deuteronomy 27:2 Commentaries Bible Hub