This is a song of judgement. Why did God ask Moses to give this judgement to the them in the form of a song? Perhaps because it would be more memorable.
We should remember that this was given to them at the point just before they were about to enter the land. Now this is a strange thing to do on the eve of what one might think is the fulfilment of God's plans for them. Well it is a clear indication that this this was not the fulfilment of the plans. God knew full well that it was the hearts of the people that needed to change, and this theme has indeed been permeating the whole of Deuteronomy.
This should also serve as a pause for thought to those who get obsessed with the land that Israel currently has, and who worry about land deals (land for peace etc) that Israel may or may not make with her neighbours. The precise land boundaries that political Israel has are really neither here nor there, it is totally missing the point. As this song makes clear, God is quite prepared to eject Israel from the land just as he ejected the inhabitants at this time from the land. I firmly believe that Israel is a major part of God's plans, but she will only know the full blessing of God when she repents and turns to the Lord Jesus Christ.
I will look at the song itself tomorrow
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