Deuteronomy

Message: The Role of Government Officials Text: Deuteronomy 16:18-20 Introduction Moses now transitions into the government structure of Israel. He begins with government officials and their role. Judges and officers God called for the appointment of judges and officers in each town and tribe. The judges were to carry out God’s Law. The officers were to assist them in this task. The modern equivalent would be clerks and bailiffs. The justice system was to be local, but there were higher…

Message: What is the Meaning Behind the Feast of Booths? Text: Deuteronomy 16:13-15 Introduction The next festival is the Feast of Booths or Feast of Tabernacles.    Old Covenant PictureThis was the last feast in the year. It took place after the final harvest.   Old Covenant Picture:–        Live in temporary shelters (booths or tabernacles)     o   Remembering the wilderness wandering     o   God has given them rest–        Rejoice by feeding the vulnerable …

Message: What is the Meaning Behind Pentecost? Text: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 Introduction The next festival is the Feast of Weeks. This is also called the Feast of First Fruits, the Feast of Harvest, or Pentecost.   Old Covenant Picture The Feast of Pentecost follows the Passover. It is an Old Testament Picture of a New Covenant Reality. Old Covenant Picture: –        The blood of the Lamb delivers you from death (Passover) –        Then comes the…

Message: What is the Meaning of Leaven? Text: Deuteronomy 16:1-8 Introduction Our text this week commands the observance of the Passover. Of special note is that all leaven (yeast) was to be removed during this holiday. What is the meaning of leaven? Passover commands In our text we see several things commanded concerning the Passover. These commands are types and shadows. Old Covenant Picture: –        Observe the Passover –        In Jerusalem (the place God…

Message: What is the Meaning of the Firstborn? Text: Deuteronomy 15:19-20 Introduction Our text for today speaks of sacrificing the firstborn of all animals. This idea of the firstborn is all over the Bible; what does it mean? The firstborn was part of the tithe Although the Bible implies God making a sacrifice to clothe Adam and Eve, the first detailed recording of a sacrifice was when Abel brought the firstborn of his flock. The firstborn of all animals was…

Message: Does the Bible Teach Slavery? Text: Deuteronomy 15:12-18 Introduction A common criticism of the Bible is that it teaches slavery. Is this true? Does the Bible teach chattel slavery? Chattel slavery is treating human beings like property (chattel means capital or cattle.) They work for no pay, are perpetually owned, bought, sold, etc. The Old Testament teaches that anyone participating in chattel slavery is guilty of death. This applied to all parts of the slave trade from beginning to…

Message: Economic Prosperity and the Gospel Text: Deuteronomy 15:4-5 Introduction In our text, there is a remarkable promise, no more poor people among the covenant people of God. This promise is fulfilled in Acts 4. Before we look at the text, we must view it through a Gospel lens. These things require born again people. These ideas can only work among a people who have Christian character and contentment. It is imperative that we begin with the Gospel, form healthy…

Message: Is Tithing Required of Christians? Text: Deuteronomy 14:22-29 Introduction We resume our study of Deuteronomy with tithing. This brings up the question of the relationship between the New Covenant and the Old Covenant. Most teaching on tithing is incorrect because it either comes from a place of legalism (earning God’s favor through works) or from a place of licentiousness (no command is binding on the Christian.) Is tithing required of Christians? Jesus on tithing Jesus taught that the entirety…

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Look to Jesus alone Beware of anything taking your eyes off of Christ We are only blessed if we worship God

Like the Galatians, we can blend the Old and New Covenants. We can view church buildings as the new temple or sanctuary. We can view the platform as the new altar. However, this is not the New Covenant. The New Covenant is that now wherever the believer may find themselves is now a sacred place. The believer is the sanctuary, and our hearts are the altar. We find God in the person of Jesus, nowhere else.• Come to Jesus to…