Theme: When we conform ourselves to the purpose of our sovereign God in a time of trial, we place ourselves in the safest place in all the universe that we can possibly be.

Theme: This chapter sets before the Israelites God's requirements concerning those who would draw them away from Him.

Theme: We are to cooperate with God by working out our salvation in practical living.

Theme: In this chapter—immediately before articulating the details of the law—Moses sets before the people the blessings of obedience; and urges the people to obey and be blessed.