1. SEEKING GUIDANCE Deuteronomy 16:18-18:22

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Seeking Guidance We must seek guidance from Jesus only Matt. 28:18, John 12:48 Don’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. 13:1-7 Obey Jesus now