Deuteronomy 17-18
Skip Heitzig
Deuteronomy 17 (NKJV™) | |
1 | "You shall not sacrifice to the LORD your God a bull or sheep which has any blemish or defect, for that is an abomination to the LORD your God. |
2 | "If there is found among you, within any of your gates which the LORD your God gives you, a man or a woman who has been wicked in the sight of the LORD your God, in transgressing His covenant, |
3 | "who has gone and served other gods and worshiped them, either the sun or moon or any of the host of heaven, which I have not commanded, |
4 | "and it is told you, and you hear of it, then you shall inquire diligently. And if it is indeed true and certain that such an abomination has been committed in Israel, |
5 | "then you shall bring out to your gates that man or woman who has committed that wicked thing, and shall stone to death that man or woman with stones. |
6 | "Whoever is deserving of death shall be put to death on the testimony of two or three witnesses; he shall not be put to death on the testimony of one witness. |
7 | "The hands of the witnesses shall be the first against him to put him to death, and afterward the hands of all the people. So you shall put away the evil from among you. |
8 | "If a matter arises which is too hard for you to judge, between degrees of guilt for bloodshed, between one judgment or another, or between one punishment or another, matters of controversy within your gates, then you shall arise and go up to the place which the LORD your God chooses. |
9 | "And you shall come to the priests, the Levites, and to the judge there in those days, and inquire of them; they shall pronounce upon you the sentence of judgment. |
10 | "You shall do according to the sentence which they pronounce upon you in that place which the LORD chooses. And you shall be careful to do according to all that they order you. |
11 | "According to the sentence of the law in which they instruct you, according to the judgment which they tell you, you shall do; you shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left from the sentence which they pronounce upon you. |
12 | "Now the man who acts presumptuously and will not heed the priest who stands to minister there before the LORD your God, or the judge, that man shall die. So you shall put away the evil from Israel. |
13 | "And all the people shall hear and fear, and no longer act presumptuously. |
14 | "When you come to the land which the LORD your God is giving you, and possess it and dwell in it, and say, 'I will set a king over me like all the nations that are around me,' |
15 | "you shall surely set a king over you whom the LORD your God chooses; one from among your brethren you shall set as king over you; you may not set a foreigner over you, who is not your brother. |
16 | "But he shall not multiply horses for himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt to multiply horses, for the LORD has said to you, 'You shall not return that way again.' |
17 | "Neither shall he multiply wives for himself, lest his heart turn away; nor shall he greatly multiply silver and gold for himself. |
18 | "Also it shall be, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write for himself a copy of this law in a book, from the one before the priests, the Levites. |
19 | "And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the LORD his God and be careful to observe all the words of this law and these statutes, |
20 | "that his heart may not be lifted above his brethren, that he may not turn aside from the commandment to the right hand or to the left, and that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he and his children in the midst of Israel. |
Deuteronomy 18 (NKJV™) | |
1 | "The priests, the Levites--all the tribe of Levi--shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel; they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and His portion. |
2 | "Therefore they shall have no inheritance among their brethren; the LORD is their inheritance, as He said to them. |
3 | "And this shall be the priest's due from the people, from those who offer a sacrifice, whether it is bull or sheep: they shall give to the priest the shoulder, the cheeks, and the stomach. |
4 | "The firstfruits of your grain and your new wine and your oil, and the first of the fleece of your sheep, you shall give him. |
5 | "For the LORD your God has chosen him out of all your tribes to stand to minister in the name of the LORD, him and his sons forever. |
6 | "So if a Levite comes from any of your gates, from where he dwells among all Israel, and comes with all the desire of his mind to the place which the LORD chooses, |
7 | "then he may serve in the name of the LORD his God as all his brethren the Levites do, who stand there before the LORD. |
8 | "They shall have equal portions to eat, besides what comes from the sale of his inheritance. |
9 | "When you come into the land which the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominations of those nations. |
10 | "There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, |
11 | "or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. |
12 | "For all who do these things are an abomination to the LORD, and because of these abominations the LORD your God drives them out from before you. |
13 | "You shall be blameless before the LORD your God. |
14 | "For these nations which you will dispossess listened to soothsayers and diviners; but as for you, the LORD your God has not appointed such for you. |
15 | "The LORD your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst, from your brethren. Him you shall hear, |
16 | "according to all you desired of the LORD your God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, 'Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, nor let me see this great fire anymore, lest I die.' |
17 | "And the LORD said to me: 'What they have spoken is good. |
18 | 'I will raise up for them a Prophet like you from among their brethren, and will put My words in His mouth, and He shall speak to them all that I command Him. |
19 | 'And it shall be that whoever will not hear My words, which He speaks in My name, I will require it of him. |
20 | 'But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in My name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.' |
21 | "And if you say in your heart, 'How shall we know the word which the LORD has not spoken?'-- |
22 | "when a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the thing does not happen or come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him. |
New King James Version®, Copyright © 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc. All rights reserved.
Throughout the Old Testament, the Lord sent many prophets to the nation of Israel, but these prophets only served to train the people's ears for the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Deuteronomy 17-18 culminates in Moses' prediction of this ultimate Prophet's coming as we also learn about true sacrifice, capital punishment, and the requirements for Israel's kings.
Before entering the Promised Land, Moses reminded Israel of their history and the covenant they made with the Lord. The book of Deuteronomy details that covenant, looking at God's promises of cursing and blessing. In this study, Skip Heitzig unpacks those promises and explores the truths found in this still-relevant book of law.
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Cross references: Genesis 3:21; 9:6; 49:10; Exodus 1:15-2:4, 11-15; 12:1-13; 32:11; Numbers 21:7; 1 Samuel 8; 16:1-13; 2 Kings 22:8-23:3; 1 Chronicles 21:22-26; Malachi 1:6-14; Matthew 2:13-15; John 1:1-14, 21, 26, 45; 6:38; 8:1-11; 17:6-19; Acts 7:37; Hebrews 1:1-2; 12:24; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 2 Peter 1:19
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5/13/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 1 Deuteronomy 1 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As we kick off our series in Deuteronomy, we see how this book is not just a repetition of previous accounts, but a safeguard against God's truths being forgotten or neglected over time. In this first chapter, Moses recapped the four-step journey that led the Israelites to wander in the wilderness for nearly forty years. |
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6/3/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 2-3 Deuteronomy 2-3 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary In Deuteronomy 2-3, Moses continued to recount the Israelites' journey through the wilderness to the next generation so they would remember the Lord's promises and faithfulness. As we look at some of the insurmountable odds the Israelites faced, we're reminded that we don't fight for victory, but from victory. |
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7/22/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 4:1-18 Deuteronomy 4:1-18 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The book of Deuteronomy is basically a series of farewell speeches given by Moses to the next generation of Israelites. In the first section of chapter 4, we see how remembering our past is the key to living in obedience to God as well as passing on our legacy, and we take a look at the difference between the old and new covenant. |
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7/29/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 4:15-5:21 Deuteronomy 4:15-5:21 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Every person is hardwired to be a worshiper, but we often worship the wrong things or worship God in the wrong way. In Deuteronomy 4-5, Moses transitioned from reviewing the Israelites' past to offering regulations for their present, touching on true worship and God's character before reviewing the Ten Commandments. |
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8/5/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 5:21-33 Deuteronomy 5:21-33 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As we finish Deuteronomy 5, we discover that the trouble isn't with God's law; the trouble is that we are fallen people who cannot keep the law, no matter how righteous we think we are. In this special Communion message, we learn how to use the law as a compass to point to Jesus Christ, who was made "to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" (2 Corinthians 5:21). |
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8/12/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 6:1-7:3 Deuteronomy 6:1-7:3 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary We as believers need to be reminded of our deliverance from bondage; we've had an Exodus, but we frequently need a Deuteronomy, something that reminds us of where we've come from. That was the mantra of Moses throughout Deuteronomy 6, a chapter whose theme is to listen in order that you might obey. |
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8/19/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 7-8 Deuteronomy 7-8 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Deuteronomy 7-8 touches on the topic of God's judgment and also continues the book's theme of remembrance. Just as the Israelites did, we should remember what God has done in the past so that we can march through the present and into the future, confident of His provision and love. |
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9/2/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 9-10 Deuteronomy 9-10 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The Christian life—one that is fully surrendered to God—ought to be the most exciting life one can live. In Deuteronomy 9-10, Moses reminded the Israelites of God's mercy and grace toward them, and we see how God loves to take faithless people, forgive them, bless them, and use them for His glory in a grand adventure. |
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9/9/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 11 Deuteronomy 11 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The laws of God are laws for life; they aren't given to us to restrict us, but to benefit us and show us God's love. Making our way through Deuteronomy 11, we learn that our relationship with the Lord supersedes regulations and rituals, and we see how God, through Moses, lovingly reminded the Israelites of just how much He cared for them and wanted the best for them. |
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9/16/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 12 Deuteronomy 12 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Deuteronomy 12 has three themes: regathering, redemption, and rejoicing. In this message, we uncover how these themes apply to believers today: we still gather to fellowship with one another and to take the Lord's Supper in remembrance of Christ's sacrifice for us. |
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9/23/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 13-14 Deuteronomy 13-14 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary In God's value system, there's something worse than physical death—spiritual death. This is why, throughout Scripture, the Lord frequently hangs out signs to warn us about false prophets who try to steer us away from His truth. In these chapters, we look at God's warning sign to the Israelites, as well as His principles for them concerning dietary regulations and tithing. |
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10/14/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 15-16 Deuteronomy 15-16 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Much of what Jesus quoted from the Old Testament came from the book of Deuteronomy; it's an important book of the Law, and we can clearly see connections between the old and new covenant in these chapters before us. As we look at more regulations for the Israelites' personal lives and public feasts, we see that God's pardon, participation, and provision—as celebrated in the feasts of Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles—are available to us today through Christ. |
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11/4/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 19 Deuteronomy 19 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Deuteronomy 19 recounts the institution of the Levitical cities of refuge, created to ensure that mankind's bent toward sin was kept in check. This chapter acts as a perfect segue into the celebration of Communion and the new covenant: Jesus is the believer's ultimate city of refuge, an avenger of blood turned kinsman-redeemer who has made us sons and daughters of God. |
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11/18/2015 completed
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Deuteronomy 20-21 Deuteronomy 20-21 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Can you be both a believer and a pacifist? In His Law, God anticipated that the Israelites would need to form an army to defend themselves against their enemies. In Deuteronomy 20-21, we learn that wars, like every other part of life, should be brought under the spiritual control of the Lord, and we also study other laws about crime, marriage, and children. |
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1/6/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 1-21 Summary Deuteronomy 1-21 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Getting good, godly council during important life transitions, such as changing careers, getting married, or having kids, is necessary to ensure you are acting inside of God's will. The book of Deuteronomy is one big counseling session for the Israelites. As Skip gives a summary of Deuteronomy 1-21, we review the advice Moses gave the Israelites as they got ready to transition into the Promised Land. |
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1/13/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 22-23 Deuteronomy 22-23 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Throughout our lives, we tend to get preoccupied with our busy schedules, ignoring the needs of others. It's easy to see someone in need and say a quick prayer for them while going on our way, without giving them any physical or practical help. In this study of Deuteronomy 22-23, Skip Heitzig points out the practical examples Moses gave to the Israelites about loving others. |
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1/20/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 24-25 Deuteronomy 24-25 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As believers, we come across many situations in our lives that are confusing, and we may be unsure about how God wants us to handle them. In this study of Deuteronomy 24-25, Skip Heitzig points out what God says about divorce, slavery, accepting foreigners, treatment of the poor, handling disputes, and punishment for crimes. |
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1/27/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 26-27 Deuteronomy 26-27 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Jesus promised that all those who follow Him would have abundant life because of His grace. As believers, we believe God is good because He has blessed our lives, and if we choose to go our own way, we'll miss out on His blessings. In this study of Deuteronomy 26-27, we are reminded that faith is the entrance to the blessed life. |
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2/3/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 28 Deuteronomy 28 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary God looks at us through rose-colored glasses, crimson with the blood of Jesus' sacrifice. He wants to pour His blessings on us and lavish us with His love. In this study of Deuteronomy 28, we learn about the blessings that come from our obedience to God, as well as the curses that stem from disobedience. |
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2/10/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 29-30 Deuteronomy 29-30 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary A relationship with God requires firsthand participation. He calls us to have faith based on the fact that He is committed to us and has shown us His grace in the past. As we study Deuteronomy 29-30, we learn that when we forget what God has done for us, we risk marginalizing our sin and turning toward corruption instead of grace. |
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3/9/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 31-32:35 Deuteronomy 31-32:35 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Living to be 120 years old, the most productive time in Moses' life was his last forty years. As we near the end of Deuteronomy, we see how Moses continued to make a difference in his old age. In his final sermon to the Israelites, he emphasized the importance of committing God's Word to their hearts and minds. |
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3/23/2016 completed
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Deuteronomy 32:36-34:12 Deuteronomy 32:36-34:12 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As human beings, there is something perverse in our nature that we enjoy payback, but vengeance is a temptation that we must give up to God. In a song to the Israelites, Moses advised them to let the Lord deal with those who hurt them and to choose forgiveness over vengeance. |
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