31 - Massively damning statements from God on how they will reject him and therefore be rejected by Yhwh. In black and white, it is told to them that they won't obey. The condemnation is very damning, and Moses is clear that they will need an exile and a return from exile which will involve the circumcision of hearts.
Who's going to write the second verse to 'ascribe greatness' ?
32 - Thus a song of Moses that is witness for Yhwh and against Israel.
32:44 - Only mention of atonement. Not mentioned anywhere else. But a hint of the coalescence of Leviticus and Deuteronomy. These two paradigms do work together.
So obey, because these laws are your life, your key to life.
So how do we preach it/ how was it heard by those hearing? Especially given that the failure is certain?
It's an edgy book. There are 2 ways to live. Choose life. But even if you choose blessing, it's more than likely that you're going to stuff up somewhere along the line.
Set up, so that it is for those on the edge of the land. But Moses also sets it up carefully that it was for everyone who lives in the land.