Old Testament · Law (Torah)
Deuteronomy Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Deuteronomy: Moses’ final speeches, the Shema and the covenant renewed.
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How are we to love the Lord according to Deuteronomy 6:5?
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Answer: C. With all your heart, soul, and strength
Deuteronomy 6:5 - 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.'
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What is the theological theme emphasized by Moses in Deuteronomy regarding obedience?
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Answer: B. Obedience is essential for blessing and life
Deuteronomy stresses that obedience to God's commandments leads to blessing, while disobedience leads to curses (Deuteronomy 30:15-20).
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What warning does Moses give about prosperity in the Promised Land?
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Answer: A. Be careful not to forget the Lord who brought you out of Egypt
Deuteronomy 8:11-14 - 'Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God... Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied... your heart will become proud and you will forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt.'
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What is the central theme of Deuteronomy?
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Answer: D. Covenant obedience and blessings
Deuteronomy emphasizes obedience to God's law and the blessings or curses that follow (Deuteronomy 28).
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Which law is explicitly restated in Deuteronomy that was originally given at Sinai?
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Answer: B. The Ten Commandments
Deuteronomy reiterates the Ten Commandments, emphasizing their importance (Deuteronomy 5:6-21).
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What is the first commandment as repeated in Deuteronomy 5?
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Answer: B. You shall have no other gods before me
Deuteronomy 5:7 - 'You shall have no other gods before me.'
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What should Israel do to their hearts according to Deuteronomy 10:16?
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Answer: B. Circumcise them
Deuteronomy 10:16 - 'Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and do not be stiff-necked any longer.'
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What does the Lord require of Israel according to Deuteronomy 10:12?
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Answer: D. To fear the Lord, walk in his ways, love him, and serve him
Deuteronomy 10:12 - 'And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.'
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What does Deuteronomy say about the role of prophets?
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Answer: D. God will raise up prophets among the people
Deuteronomy 18:15-22 speaks of God raising up prophets like Moses to guide the people.
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What does Moses' reminder about Israel being 'stiff-necked' teach about covenant relationship?
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Answer: B. God's covenant is based on grace, not human merit
Deuteronomy 9:4-6 explicitly states that Israel's inheritance is not due to their righteousness but God's promise to the patriarchs and judgment of Canaanite wickedness.
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How does the blessing and curse ceremony (Deuteronomy 27-28) function?
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Answer: A. Covenant renewal ceremony outlining consequences of obedience or disobedience
Deuteronomy 27-28 establishes a covenant renewal ceremony where Israel acknowledges the inevitable consequences of their covenant choices.
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What is the main purpose of Deuteronomy as expressed in its opening chapters?
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Answer: B. To restate the law and renew the covenant
Deuteronomy serves as a renewal of the covenant between God and Israel before entering Canaan (Deuteronomy 5:2-3).
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How does the law of the king (Deuteronomy 17:14-20) limit royal power?
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Answer: C. Kings must be subject to God's law and avoid pride, foreign alliances, and excess
Deuteronomy 17:16-20 restricts the king from multiplying horses, wives, or wealth, and requires daily reading of God's law to maintain humility and obedience.
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What is the significance of the 'covenant renewal' in Deuteronomy?
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Answer: B. It reaffirms Israel's commitment to God's law before entering Canaan
Deuteronomy emphasizes renewing the covenant to ensure Israel's obedience as they prepare to settle in the land (Deuteronomy 29-30).
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How does the sabbatical year (Deuteronomy 15:1-11) address economic justice?
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Answer: D. Prevents permanent poverty through debt forgiveness and care for the poor
Deuteronomy 15:1-11 mandates debt cancellation every seven years and generous giving to prevent permanent economic oppression.
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What does 'circumcision of the heart' (Deuteronomy 10:16) represent?
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Answer: C. Internal spiritual transformation and submission to God
Deuteronomy 10:16 calls for heart circumcision, representing the removal of spiritual barriers and stubborn resistance to God's will.
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What does Deuteronomy say about the future kings of Israel?
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Answer: C. They must follow God's law and not consider themselves above it
Deuteronomy 17:14-20 sets standards for kings, emphasizing humility and adherence to God's law.
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Which famous biblical phrase is found in Deuteronomy 6:16?
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Answer: B. Do not put the Lord your God to the test
Deuteronomy 6:16 warns against testing God, recalling the Israelites' testing at Massah (Exodus 17:7).
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How does Deuteronomy describe the future kings of Israel?
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Answer: A. They should not acquire many horses or wives
Deuteronomy 17:16-17 instructs kings to avoid excessive wealth, horses, and wives to prevent pride and idolatry.
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What does the prosperity warning (Deuteronomy 8:11-20) teach about the spiritual dangers of success?
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Answer: B. Material success can foster spiritual pride and self-reliance that displaces dependence on God
Deuteronomy 8:17-18 warns that prosperity tempts people to credit their own power for success, forgetting God as the source of ability and blessing.
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Answer key
- C. With all your heart, soul, and strength
- B. Obedience is essential for blessing and life
- A. Be careful not to forget the Lord who brought you out of Egypt
- D. Covenant obedience and blessings
- B. The Ten Commandments
- B. You shall have no other gods before me
- B. Circumcise them
- D. To fear the Lord, walk in his ways, love him, and serve him
- D. God will raise up prophets among the people
- B. God's covenant is based on grace, not human merit
- A. Covenant renewal ceremony outlining consequences of obedience or disobedience
- B. To restate the law and renew the covenant
- C. Kings must be subject to God's law and avoid pride, foreign alliances, and excess
- B. It reaffirms Israel's commitment to God's law before entering Canaan
- D. Prevents permanent poverty through debt forgiveness and care for the poor
- C. Internal spiritual transformation and submission to God
- C. They must follow God's law and not consider themselves above it
- B. Do not put the Lord your God to the test
- A. They should not acquire many horses or wives
- B. Material success can foster spiritual pride and self-reliance that displaces dependence on God
About the book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is the 5th book of the Bible and belongs to the Law (Torah) section of the Old Testament. It has 34 chapters. In Deuteronomy, Moses speaks to Israel on the plains of Moab before they enter the promised land. He restates the law, gives the Shema (“Hear, O Israel”), and calls the people to love and obey God.
Using this quiz with a group
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