Most people think Deuteronomy is a book of rules—a long list of do’s and don’ts. But what if we’ve misunderstood the point? Biblical scholar Daniel I. Block argues that Deuteronomy isn’t just law—it’s a covenant. Like a sacred agreement between a king and his people, it’s structured with intentionality and rooted in relationship.
Think of it like a recipe card passed down from your grandmother. The instructions are detailed—do this, bake that—but the purpose isn’t just to ge
