Josiah had the book of Deuteronomy read to him, which prompted him to tear his clothes and begin a spiritual reformation in Israel to turn the people back to God. Nehemiah referenced phrases from Deuteronomy in prayers of worship. Jeremiah quoted Deuteronomy to explain that the people needed to seek God with all their heart in order to receive blessings. Micah quoted Deuteronomy to emphasize the importance of acting justly. Daniel referenced the law of Moses in understanding why Israel had been deported and the hope of restoration if they turned from their sins.
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3. Josiah: Reformation
Nehemiah: Worship
Jeremiah: Conversion
Micah: Obedience
Daniel: Restoration
Moses was the first person to write the Word of God. Thus,
Deuteronomy is one of the oldest books in the Bible.
Therefore, the subsequent authors read this book and knew
about the teachings in it. There are many direct and indirect
references to Deuteronomy and its message in the Old
Testament.
4. JOSIAH: REFORMATION
“Thus says the Lord: ‘Behold, I will bring calamity on
this place and on its inhabitants—all the words of the
book which the king of Judah has read—’” (2 Kings 22:16)
Josiah was the grandson of Manasseh and the son of the impious
king Amon. He chose not to follow their example but to seek God
with all his heart and to restore the Temple (2K. 22:2-5).
“The book of the law” (Deuteronomy) was
found in the Temple. When Josiah heard
chapter 28 being read, he tore his clothes.
He understood the punishment his people
deserved because of their wickedness
(2K. 22:11, 18-19).
Josiah consulted God through prophetess Huldah. Then he decided to
begin a spiritual reform, so Israel would abandon sin and turn back to
God (2K. 22:13-14; 23:1-3).
5. “You alone are the Lord; You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their
host, the earth and everything on it, the seas and all that is in them, and You preserve
them all. The host of heaven worships You.” (Nehemiah 9:6)
The expression “heaven of heavens” in Deuteronomy 10:14 is found 6 other times in the Old
Testament:
Solomon’s prayer
(1K. 8:27; 2Chr.
2:6; 6:18)
The Levites’
prayer
(Neh. 9:6)
The Psalms
(Ps. 68:33;
148:4)
This expression shows the majesty, power, and greatness
of God. It’s always used in worship.
After the Levites read “the book of the law” (Neh. 8:18),
they prayed to worship God for His creating power, and
for how He had taken care of Israel.
6. “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me
with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13)
Jeremiah quoted Deuteronomy 4:29 in the context of the fulfillment of the
prophecy: “And the Lord will scatter you among the peoples.” (Dt. 4:27)
In that moment, part of Israel were captives in Babylon because of their sins.
After all, their stay at the Promised Land was conditional on their obedience
(Dt. 4:25-26; Jer. 7:4-7).
The solution Moses had
suggested was a change of
their attitude. Jeremiah
confirmed it: they had to seek
God with all their hearts. We
will receive the blessings of
the covenant if we do so.
7. “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to
do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8)
Micah quoted Deuteronomy 10:12-13, but reversed:
Do justly keep the commandments
Love mercy love and serve God
Walk humbly with your God
to fear God and to walk
in His ways
The message was the same, but the context wasn’t. In
Micah’s time, they looked like pious people, but they
were unfair to the weak and those in need
(Micah 6:10-11). Acting justly was essential.
Giving offerings to show our love for God and to seem
humble is useless if we’re living in disobedience.
8. Daniel mentioned “the Law of Moses” twice in his
prayer (Dn. 9:11, 13).
In verse 11, it helped Daniel to understand why Israel
had been deported. In verse 13, it helped Daniel to
understand God’s justice and mercy.
God had punished His people because of their rebellion, just as
He had foretold. However, there was hope: If they came to God
and turned from their sins, God would restore them as He had
promised to Moses in Deuteronomy 4:30-31.
Today we can come to God with the same confidence Daniel had
in His “great mercy.” (Dn. 9:18)
9. “God requires that we confess our
sins, and humble our hearts
before Him; but at the same time
we should have confidence in Him
as a tender Father, who will not
forsake those who put their trust
in Him.”
E. G. W. (Selected Messages, book 1, cp. 54, p. 350)