SEEKING GUIDANCE

Deuteronomy 16:18-18:22

Deuteronomy 16:18-18:22

• Moses tells them to have judges 16:18-20• Guidelines for judging Leviticus 19:15• Idolatry is forbidden 16:21• Putting faith in idols is foolish Psalm 115:8 • A blemished sacrifice is an abomination 17:1• Malachi 1:7-9• Punish idolaters 17:2-7• They seek guidance from stars v.3

Deuteronomy 16:18-18:22• Judging difficult cases 17:8-13• Judges are not the supreme court• God is the supreme judge (represented by the

priests)• Respect for authority v.12, Exodus 22:28• Rules for the king 17:14-20• Israel wanted one like the nations’ kings Matt.

20:24-28• They abuse their power • They need to be spiritual leaders 1 Peter 5:1-3

Deuteronomy 16:18-18:22• Supporting the Levites 18:1-8• They support the priests who are judges• Seeking ungodly guidance forbidden 18:9-14• The occult is demonic 32:17• False prophets Deut. 13:1-5; 2 Thess. 2:9-12• Don’t let friends sway you Deut. 13:6-11• Don’t let it take root Deut. 13:12-18• If not from God, it is demonic 1 Tim. 4:1-5• This includes worldly philosophies Col. 2:8

Deuteronomy 16:18-18:22

• Prophecy about the Perfect Guide 18:15-22• Jesus is the perfect teacher Acts 3:22-23• He has all knowledge and wisdom Col. 2:3• He is the perfect example Hebrews 4:15• He has all authority Matt. 28:18, Heb. 5:8-9• He has the power to keep His promises• He has power to punish disobedience

HE WILL

Seeking GuidanceWe must seek guidance from Jesus onlyMatt. 28:18, John 12:48Don’t be deceived by anything or anyone else:

friends, feelings, claims of miracles, traditions, anything that appeals to pride (philosophy)

Those with authority must communicate to those who are under authority

Respect those who have authority Rom. 13:1-7Obey Jesus now