Daily Readings in the Bible Deuteronomy 1-3

The book of Deuteronomy is the fifth and final book of the Pentateuch. The original name given to this book was “These are the words” which was taken from the first verse (Deut. 1:1). The name Deuteronomy is made up of two Greek words “deuteros” and “nomos” mean “Second Law” when put together. The reasoning behind the name Deuteronomy is due to Moses repeating the Law to the new generation as they approached the Promised Land.

The generation that was brought out of Egypt was dead. The new...