Deuteronomy (Adults)

Chapters 27-28

Lesson written by Kevin Johnson

Chapter 27


1. What were the children of Israel to do with large stones on the day they crossed the Jordan?


2. Describe the altar they were to build. What were they to do with it?


3. What tribes were to stand on Mount Gerizem? What was their purpose?


4. What tribes were to stand on Mount Ebal? What was their purpose?


5. Of the 12 curses given in this chapter, are any not covered by the 2 great commandments that Christ names in Matthew 22:35-40?



Chapter 28


1. From verses 1-14, what was to be the reason for all the promised blessings? How many times is this mentioned?


2. The rest of the chapter deals with the curses that were promised. In 2 Kings 6:24-30, we see the curse of verses 53-57 carried out. Find other places where these curses came to rest on the children of Israel.