“Deuteronomy 4: ‘Take Heed to Thyself’” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 72
“Deuteronomy 4,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, 72
“Take Heed to Thyself”
Deuteronomy 4 tells how Moses used the Israelites’ history to teach them about their duty to God and their religion. Moses also said that his teachings applied to all future generations of Israelites, and he told parents to teach their children the truths he taught them.
Studying the Scriptures
Do two of the following activities (A–C) as you study Deuteronomy 4.
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Be a Missionary
Your friend who is not a member of the Church says that Christians should use only the Bible for scripture. To prove her point, she quotes to you Revelation 22:18–19. Look up these verses and compare them to Deuteronomy 4:2. Write a note to your friend that explains how these two scriptures are alike and what would happen if you used Deuteronomy the same way she used Revelation 22. Also explain what these scriptures really mean.
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Notice a Pattern in the Scriptures
Find and mark the similar phrase in Deuteronomy 4:9, 15, 23. How do these three verses help us understand who is responsible for our keeping the commandments? (Notice also the statement from Elder Ballard in the “Understanding the Scriptures” section for how to apply this counsel.)
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Use the Scriptures to Help Someone Who Has Sinned
Use the ideas in Deuteronomy 4:25–31 to give advice and hope to someone who has strayed from what he or she knows to be right. Write your advice in your notebook.