The book of Deuteronomy contains the last set of laws given by Moses,

but do they mean anything for us today?

Some Christians don't think so.

Now that I'm forgiven freely by grace, I can live pretty much any way I like.

The Lord doesn't really care.

And Deuteronomy reminds us the Lord really does care,

and that the law is critical for Christians in the living of the Christian

life.

Welcome to Renewing Your Mind. I'm Nathan W. Bingham and I'm glad you're joining us.

We're a few months into the year, but perhaps in January, you began a Bible in a year reading plan.

Many Christians, including me, begin these plans with enthusiasm, quickly reading through the exciting

narratives we find in Genesis and Exodus. But by the time we get to Leviticus, numbers, and Deuteronomy, it can be hard to persevere.

Have you ever felt that way?

Well, you're not alone.

And to help you in your reading of God's Word, this week will be taking a closer look at the

book of Deuteronomy.

W. Robert Godfrey will be helping us understand a portion of Deuteronomy this week,

but you can study the entire book when you request digital access to this series and study guide,

along with the DVD set, when you give a donation in support of renewing your mind at Renewing Your Mind.org.

Well, as we begin today, Dr. Godfrey has already explained that Deuteronomy is organized like a

pyramid with four steps, four up and four down. The first step is history. The next is warnings,

then laws about loving God, and finally, the pinnacle, the step at the peak of the pyramid, the laws about

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