Reformed Expository Commentary - Deuteronomy
Book Description:
The book of Deuteronomy is foundational to Old Testament theology and key to understanding God’s covenantal dealings with his people. Its themes of love and loyalty become important motifs throughout the rest of Scripture, built on God’s call for his people to remember his mighty deeds in the past, then trust and obey him.
In this rich exposition, Trent Casto walks readers through Moses’s final words to Israel—words that renew God’s covenant with them, reveal his steadfast love, and point to the fullness of his redemptive plan through Christ. With careful attention to historical context and the unity of Scripture, Casto offers biblically faithful interpretation and application that will lead readers to see the grace of God in the wilderness, as well as Deuteronomy’s enduring relevance for the church today as we seek to live as God’s covenant people.
As are all Reformed Expository Commentaries, this book is accessible to both pastors and lay readers. Each volume in the series gives careful attention to the biblical text, is doctrinally Reformed, focuses on Christ through the lens of redemptive history, and applies the Bible to our contemporary setting.
Contents:
Series Introduction xi
Preface xv
Acknowledgments xvii
Abbreviations xix
1. God’s Covenant People: Deuteronomy 1:1–5
2. The Gifts of God for the People of God: Deuteronomy 1:5–18
3. The Problems or the Promises? Deuteronomy 1:19–33
4. The Consequences of Unbelieving Rebellion: Deuteronomy 1:34–46
5. The Lord Provides for You: Deuteronomy 2:1–23
6. The Lord Fights for You: Deuteronomy 2:24–3:29
7. The Gift of God’s Word: Deuteronomy 4:1–8
8. Cheating on a Jealous God: Deuteronomy 4:9–31
9. No Other God: Deuteronomy 4:32–43
10. How to Respond to God’s Grace: Love God: Deuteronomy 4:44–5:15
11. How to Respond to God’s Grace: Love People: Deuteronomy 5:16–21
12. The Importance of Godly Fear: Deuteronomy 5:22–33
13. Don’t Forget: Deuteronomy 6:1–15
14. Teach Your Children Well: Deuteronomy 6:16–25
15. Passionately Pursuing Holiness: Deuteronomy 7:1–26
16. Remembering the Lessons of the Wilderness: Deuteronomy 8:1–20
17. Memory: The Pride-Crusher: Deuteronomy 9:1–24
18. The Ministry of Intercession: Deuteronomy 9:25–10:11
19. What Does the Lord Require of You? Deuteronomy 10:12–11:1
20. Choices: Deuteronomy 11:2–32
21. Worship God Rightly: Deuteronomy 12:1–28
22. Ruthlessly Resist Idolatry: Deuteronomy 12:29–13:18
23. Be Distinctively Different: Deuteronomy 14:1–21
24. Growing Through Giving: Deuteronomy 14:22–29
25. Open Wide Your Hand: Deuteronomy 15:1–23
26. Remember and Rejoice! Deuteronomy 16:1–17
27. Longing for Justice: Deuteronomy 16:18–17:13
28. Godly Leadership: Deuteronomy 17:14–20
29. Prophets, Priests, and Posers: Deuteronomy 18:1–22
30. Protecting the Innocent and Purging the Guilty: Deuteronomy 19:1–21
31. The Rules of War: Deuteronomy 20:1–20
32. The Guilt of Innocent Blood: Deuteronomy 21:1–9
33. Mitigating the Effects of Sin: Deuteronomy 21:10–23
34. Rules for Everyday Life: Deuteronomy 22:1–12
35. Sex Is a Community Affair: Deuteronomy 22:13–30
36. Holiness Among God’s People: Deuteronomy 23:1–14
37. Do Not Take Advantage: Deuteronomy 23:15–24:4
38. A Compassionate People: Deuteronomy 24:5–25:4
39. Love Protects in a Selfish World: Deuteronomy 25:5–19
40. Grateful People Are Obedient People: Deuteronomy 26:1–19
41. Cursed: Deuteronomy 27:1–26
42. The Blessings of Obedience and the Curses of Disobedience: Deuteronomy 28:1–29:1
43. The Things That Are Revealed: Deuteronomy 29:2–29
44. Choose Life: Deuteronomy 30:1–20
45. Strong Foundations in Seasons of Uncertainty: Deuteronomy 31:1–29
46. When You’re on the Rocks, Look to the Rock: Deuteronomy 31:30–32:47
47. Last Words: Deuteronomy 32:48–33:29
48. Unfulfilled Longings: Deuteronomy 34:1–12
Afterword 581
Bibliography 583
Index of Scripture 597
Index of Subjects and Names 611
Author:
Trent Casto (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary; DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is the senior pastor at Covenant Church of Naples (PCA) in Naples, Florida. He and his wife, Emily, have three children.
Endorsements:
“Trent Casto draws out the Lord Jesus Christ as the center of Deuteronomy—the one who bore our covenant curses and bestows on us the covenant blessings that he purchased for elect sinners on the cross. By doing so, Casto shows again that the themes of gospel, grace, and gratitude are present in the Old Testament as well as the New. . . . Savor every page while you sit under the pulpit of a pastor who has carefully exegeted, diligently prayed over, and passionately preached through every verse.”
—Joel R. Beeke, Chancellor and Professor of Homiletics and Systematic Theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
“In the rising generation of gifted preachers and teachers, Trent Casto is among the best at explaining and applying the Bible. This new exposition of Deuteronomy is deep in its exploration of the Lord’s teaching through Moses, and clear as it draws connections of all kinds, from biblical theology to the practical directions it gives for both the church and wider society.”
—Daniel M. Doriani, Professor of Theology, Covenant Theological Seminary; Founder and President, Center for Faith & Work, St. Louis
“The task of the interpreter of the Bible is to straddle two worlds—that of the original audience’s cultural and historical context and the present situation of the contemporary reader. . . . Trent Casto delivers admirably on both fronts. Attuned to the biblical text throughout, Casto refuses to shirk the difficult interpretive questions, yet also provides wise pastoral application.”
—Thomas C. Gibbs, President, Covenant Theological Seminary
“Trent Casto’s exposition of Deuteronomy is a storehouse of blessings for the people of God. Readers will discover how the law of God points to Christ and the heart of the gospel. Preachers will find well-crafted structure for sermons, graced with gripping introductions, thoughtful applications, and attention-keeping illustrations. This clear and faithful exposition of Deuteronomy encourages students of Scripture to pursue God’s covenantal blessings that radiate through Christ-centered preaching of the Old Testament.”
—Peter A. Lillback, President, Westminster Theological Seminary
“Trent Casto’s expositions of Deuteronomy provide excellent examples of what the Reformed Expository Commentary series aspires to accomplish: solid exposition with serious application to the concerns of today’s Christians.”
—Bryan Chapell, President Emeritus, Covenant Theological Seminary
Additional Information:
Cover: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 648
Publisher: P&R Publishing
Publication Date: 2025