Deuteronomy

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A the boundary -- Structures for growth -- A reminder of wasted opportunity -- A reminder of past victories -- Obedience and loyalty to Israel's unique God -- Introduction to Israel's covenantal constitution : the decalogue -- The ten commandments -- Moses the mediator -- One Lord, one love, one loyalty -- Israel's election and its implications -- Not by bread alone -- Not because of Israel's righteousness -- Walk in all God's ways -- The crucial choice : blessing or curse -- The name above all names -- Sources of the temptation to go after other gods -- Israel's distinctiveness mirrored in the home and farm -- Release of debts and slaves -- Israel's rhythm of celebration : three annual festivals -- Leadership in Israel : judges and kings -- Leadership in Israel : priests and prophets -- Manslaughter, murder, and malice -- Policies and limits in the conduct of war -- Rectifying public and private wrongs -- Respect for life in all its forms -- The integrity of marriage and sexual relationships -- Community laws : defining and protecting the community -- Community laws : a portrait of a caring society -- Community laws : conclusion -- Celebration and commitment -- Covenant renewal and covenant curse -- Blessings and curses -- Summary and renewal of the covenant -- A song for the future -- The last mountain : the blessing and death of Moses.