Nathan W. Bingham

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.

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?

where you're not alone.

And to help you in your reading of God's Word, this week we'll 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 renewingyourmind.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 leadership.

Well, let's pick up in Deuteronomy chapter 4.

Here's Dr. Godfrey.

That was W. Robert Godfrey on this Monday edition of Renewing Your Mind, helping us better understand the book of Deuteronomy.

I think for many of us, there's a sense of mystery surrounding Deuteronomy.

Without the right context, books containing God's law can seem confusing.

Dr. Godfrey's goal in this teaching series was to in effect demystify the book and help us see God's purpose in Deuteronomy.