Questions and Answers
The LORD gave the land to Israel as?
The Israelites were to take some of the ________ from the soil and put them in a basket to bring to the LORD.
Where were the firstfruits to be brought?
When the firstfruits were presented, to whom were the people to make a confession that they had come to the land?
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When bringing the firstfruits, the person was to confess?
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Where was the basket of firstfruits to be set by the priest?
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After offering the firstfruits, the Israelites were to declare that their father was a?
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After offering the firstfruits, the Israelites were to declare that in Egypt their father became all of the following EXCEPT?
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When the Israelites cried out for help in Egypt, God heard their voice and saw all of the following EXCEPT?
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After offering the firstfruits, the Israelites were to declare that God brought them out of Egypt with all of the following EXCEPT?
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After offering the firstfruits, the Israelites were to declare that God brought them to this place which was a land?
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After offering the firstfruits, the Israelites of all the following groups were to rejoice in all the good things God has given them EXCEPT?
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The tenth tithe of the produce of the land was to be set apart and brought to the place of God's choosing how often?
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The tenth tithe of the produce of the land was to be given to all of the following EXCEPT?
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None of the sacred portion of the produce of the land was to be offered to?
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When the people brought their produce to the LORD they were to ask God to look down and __________?
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When the people brought their produce to the LORD they were to acknowledge that the LORD had given them the land as he had ________?
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Study Notes
Key Teachings from Deuteronomy 26
- The land of Israel is designated as an inheritance from the LORD (Deut. 26:1).
- The Israelites were instructed to bring the firstfruits of their produce to the LORD in a basket (Deut. 26:2).
- Firstfruits must be presented at the location chosen by God as His dwelling place (Deut. 26:2).
- A priest is to receive the firstfruits and the accompanying confession from the people (Deut. 26:3).
- The confession acknowledges that they have arrived in the land promised to their ancestors (Deut. 26:3f).
- The basket of firstfruits should be placed in front of the altar of the LORD (Deut. 26:4).
Historical Context
- The Israelites are to declare their lineage, recognizing their ancestor as a "Wandering Aramean" (Deut. 26:5).
- While in Egypt, their ancestor became a significant nation—great, powerful, and numerous (Deut. 26:5).
- God’s responsive actions included seeing their suffering and toil when they cried out in Egypt (Deut. 26:7).
Divine Deliverance
- God delivered the Israelites from Egypt through powerful means, except using the staff of Moses (Deut. 6:8).
- The promised land is described as "flowing with milk and honey" (Deut. 26:9).
Communal Celebration
- Upon offering firstfruits, various community members, including the poor and fatherless, are invited to rejoice in God's blessings (Deut. 26:11).
- The tithe of the land's produce is to be set apart every third year for the support of Levites, orphans, and widows (Deut. 26:12).
Prohibitions and Obligations
- The sacred portions must not be offered to the dead (Deut. 26:14).
- Upon presenting their offerings, the people are to request God’s blessing and remembrance of His covenant (Deut. 26:15).
- Observance of God’s commands, laws, and decrees is emphasized as vital (Deut. 26:16).
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Test your knowledge of Deuteronomy 26 with these flashcard-style multiple choice questions. This quiz includes questions about the key themes and instructions given to the Israelites, focusing on their practices of offering and the significance of land inheritance. Challenge yourself to remember important details from this chapter!