Tom Vander Well

Deuteronomy (Dec 2025 – Jan 2026)

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Each photo below corresponds to a chapter-a-day post for the book of Deuteronomy published by Tom Vander Well in January 2025 and January 2026. Click on the photo linked to each chapter to read the post.

A figure in a cloak stands on a rocky ledge, overlooking a winding river and rolling hills during sunset.
Deuteronomy 1: An 11-Day Trip in 40-Years
Wooden signpost in a desert landscape with directions pointing to 'WANDERING' and 'NORTH'.
A powerful warrior standing beside an ornate bed, representing Og, king of Bashan, from Deuteronomy 3:11, depicted in a dramatic landscape.
Deuteronomy 3: Facing the Giants
An elderly figure seated by a river at sunset, holding a staff and reflecting on the serene landscape.
Deuteronomy 4: Final Words
A warm, intimate scene of a father holding his child while they sleep in a softly lit room.
Deuteronomy 5: Ten Words
A family sitting around a table with a Bible open, engaged in discussion. There are three individuals: an adult male in glasses and two girls, one wearing a polka dot dress and the other in casual clothes, all focused on the conversation.
Deuteronomy 6: The Story We Tell With Our Lives
A hand holding a stone with Hebrew letters engraved on it.
Deuteronomy 7: What’s In a Name?
Two hands holding each other across a wooden table with a cup of coffee and bread, viewed through a window with a snowy landscape in the background.
Deuteronomy 8: The After-Meal Blessing
A man in a cloak stands by a river, gazing at a golden calf in the water, with mountains in the background and a pair of praying hands partially submerged.
Deuteronomy 9: Stiff-Necked, Still Chosen
A rustic wooden table set outdoors at dusk, featuring a loaf of bread on a cutting board, a lantern, a small wooden box, and a cozy blue blanket, with charming cottages in the background.
Deuteronomy 10: “Because You Were Foreigners”
A winding dirt road leads through a rural landscape with fields and a distant farmhouse under a cloudy sky.
Deuteronomy 11: A Land That Drinks Rain
A warm, intimate scene depicting a couple embracing on a couch, surrounded by friends gathered at a table with candles and drinks.
Deuteronomy 12: Gathering
A rustic stable scene with a candlelit stone surface, featuring a clay pot, ropes, and a wooden manger filled with straw under a starry night sky.
Deuteronomy 13: The Knife, the Cradle, and the Cross
A triptych artwork depicting three scenes: a tent and campfire in the left panel, a hand pouring liquid into a cup with bread and coins on a table in the center panel, and a grand temple illuminated at dusk in the right panel.
Deuteronomy 14: Holiness, Heart, & Hearth
A biblical scene illustrating a man in chains receiving coins from another man, with a nativity scene in the background featuring Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus, surrounded by fruits and livestock.
Deuteronomy 15: Open Heart, Open Hands
A group of travelers walking towards a glowing city in the distance, with a small thatched hut on the side of a dirt path, surrounded by lanterns and stacked straw.
Deuteronomy 16: Not History – A Moment Relived
A man in ancient attire writes on a large scroll in a dimly lit room, surrounded by a bag and a crown, evoking a historical or biblical context.
Deuteronomy 17: Authority with Ink-Stained Fingers
A figure in a robe stands by a river at sunrise, surrounded by lush landscapes and palm trees.
Deuteronomy 18: Presence, not Possession
A split image depicting two contrasting scenes: on the left, a crowded city with a towering structure reminiscent of the Tower of Babel, shrouded in mist, and on the right, a serene landscape with two figures walking towards a sunset near an ancient stone wall.
Deuteronomy 19: A Step Toward Refuge
A man standing on a rocky landscape holds a rolled parchment, looking out toward a distant fortified city surrounded by hills and fields.
Deuteronomy 20: Go Big! (or Maybe Not)
A cozy bedroom scene featuring a wooden bed with a soft, patterned duvet, a teddy bear sitting at the foot of the bed, and a wooden spoon resting on the bed's edge. A warm lamp casts a gentle glow, creating an inviting atmosphere.
Deuteronomy 21: Wooden Spoon on the Headboard
Aerial view of a rural landscape with multiple controlled burns, producing smoke against a sunset backdrop.
Deuteronomy 22: Controlled Burns
Elegant dining table set with gold chargers, red napkins, and glassware, arranged for a formal meal.
Deuteronomy 23: The Place God Dwells
Two hands exchanging a woven blanket during sunset in a rustic outdoor setting.
Deuteronomy 24: Stories and Choices
Deuteronomy 25: Same Table, Same Measure
A woven basket filled with fruits including grapes and pomegranates, alongside a bundle of wheat, resting on a stone structure during sunrise in a rural landscape.
Deuteronomy 26: Trust the Story, Tell the Story
A large crowd of people gathered in a valley, with a figure holding a stone tablet on a raised platform, amidst dramatic mountains and a bright sky.
Deuteronomy 27: The Rocks Remember
A motorcycle rider in a leather jacket on a bike, with a sunset backdrop featuring a figure that resembles a historical or religious context, alongside an open book and a loaf of bread on a table.
Deuteronomy 28: A Bad Motorcycle, a Better Covenant
A man writing in a notebook while sitting at a wooden desk, with an open book and a cup of coffee nearby. A warm light illuminates the scene, and a hand rests on his shoulder, suggesting support.
Deuteronomy 29: Of Covenant and Mystery
A heartfelt embrace between two men on a rural path, with a warm sunset in the background. A small house and trees are visible nearby, along with a bag and a pair of sandals on the ground.
Deuteronomy 30: Teshuvah
An elderly woman laughing joyfully in the passenger seat of a car, while a man is driving with a happy expression, both enjoying each other's company.
Deuteronomy 31: “Give Them a Song”
A festive table decorated with an array of food including fruits, nuts, bread, and wine, set in a warm, cozy atmosphere with candles illuminating the scene.
Deuteronomy 32: A Love Song that Aches
A group of eight people enjoying a meal together around a dining table, with a cozy fireplace in the background, festive decorations, and various food items on the table.
Deuteronomy 33: The Blessing
A serene scene depicting an elderly man in a red cloak receiving a gentle touch from a divine figure above, set against a majestic sunset landscape.
Deuteronomy 34: Journey’s End
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