Deuteronomy outlines the covenant between God and Israel. It is divided into several sections: a preamble reviewing Israel's history; obligations and blessings/curses; distinctions between Israel and other nations; laws of the covenant; ratification of the covenant; and Moses' final words before his death. Key parts include obligations for Israel to obey God and receive blessings, or disobey and receive curses. It establishes Israel as a distinct people and sets forth their moral, civil, and religious laws as God's chosen nation through whom he would bless all people.