The Book of Deuteronomy is divided into five parts. The first part is Moses’ first address which begins in chapter one verse one and continues through chapter four and verse forty-three. The second part is Moses’ second address which begins in chapter four verse forty-four through chapter twenty-eight and verses sixty-eight. The third part is Moses’ third address which begins in chapter twenty-nine and ends in chapter 30 and verse twenty. The fourth part is Moses’ final address which begins in chapter thirty-one and verse one and ends chapter thirty-three and verse twenty-nine. The fifth and final part covers Moses’ transition from chapter thirty-four and verses one through twelve.

Deuteronomy means second law. It is a review of the events discussed in the book of Numbers. The major differences are Moses’ farewell address and Moses’ transition. It also reinterprets some of the laws with the idea that Jerusalem is the only city for sacrifices and the Temple is the only place acceptable for such offerings since they are no longer mobile. Unlike Leviticus, the book is addressed to the people, the laity, as opposed to the leadership, the priests, and Levites.

Deuteronomy is the fifth book of Law. It closes the first division of the Old Testament. It completes the Pentateuch and highlights Moses’ leadership and his transition which prepares us for the new consciousness that Joshua represents.