Review & Intro: Moses has been reviewing the law, the feasts, and all the things of the law that he had shared with them in Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers before they enter the Promised Land. In Chapter 17, he explained to them what the Lord said concerning the time they would choose a king to rule over them. In Chapter 18, Moses tells them why and how they should all take care of the Levites among them. They are the ones who belong fully to the Lord for ministry and the the Lord is their only inheritance. He takes care of them through the people. The subject of witchcraft is covered as well; it is an abomination to the Lord.
1. The Levitical priests, the whole tribe of Levi, were to have no portion or inheritance with Israel. The Lord was to be their only inheritance. How were their needs to be met? vs.1-2Deuternonomy Chapter 18 - Observation Questions
2. What parts of each sacrifice from the people were to be given to the priest to eat? vs. 3 - Name 3
3. Other than the meat of the sacrifices, what were the people to give to the priests? vs. 4 - Name 4 things
Note: The Levites who served in the tabernacle were men, and their time of service was from the age of 30 to 50 (Numbers 4:3). At the age of 50, they were to retire (Numbers 8:25). But regardless of whether they were young or old, male or female, all of the Levites were dependant upon the other tribes for support. The land they farmed was in each of the other tribes' territorites (Numbers 35:2-8). The money they received and the meat that they ate was from the offerings that the other tribes made to the Lord (Numbers18:24).4. How are we to take care of those in the ministry today? Comment on the verses below:
- 1 Corinthians 9:13,14 -
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 -
- 1 Timothy 5:17,18 -
Note: We should be thankful for our ministers and be faithful to tithe and offerings, realizing that for things to be well organized and effective to care for the needs of the people, the staff must be paid and cared for along with all the bills to keep things operating smoothly. We should be cheerful in giving for the Lord loves a cheerful giver.5. Back to Deuteronomy 18. In regard to the Levites and the priest that served them, the Lord had chosen him and his sons to stand and serve the Lord forever. (vs.5) ... The Levites would live in their towns, but would go to the place the Lord chose for them to serve whenever he desired along with his fellow Levites who stood before the Lord. (vs.6,7). How would their needs be met? vs. 8
6. What did the Lord want them to not learn to do when they entered the Promised land? vs. 9
7. What did the Lord make clear that His people were not to be a part of in anyway? vs.10,11 - Name 9 things
8. What would the result be if they did these "detestable" things? vs. 12
9. The nations that they would be dispossessing were people who did practice witchcraft and these other things, but God did not allow His people to do them. How did He want His people to act? vs.13,14 -
10. Who did the Lord promise was coming that they would be able to listen to? vs.15
11. What had the people asked of the Lord back when He gave the commandments to Moses on Mt. Horeb? vs. 16
12. At that time, the Lord said the people had spoken well, and that He would raise up a prophet from among their countrymen that would be like Moses. The Lord would put His words in his mouth and speak to them. (vs.17,18) ... What would happen to anyone that would not listen to God's Words through this prophet speaking for Him? vs. 19
13. Is this prophet spoken of in the New Testament? Comment on the following verses:
- John 1:19-21 ... What were the Jewish people looking for when they asked John the Baptist about his identity? vs. 21 -
- John 5:46,47 ... Who did Jesus say wrote about Him and should be believed?
- John 6:14 ... What did the men who saw the signs that Jesus performed say that He must be?
- Matthew 17:1-6 ... At the transfiguration that Peter, James, and John got to be a part of ... they saw Moses, Elijah, and Jesus in His Glory ... Who did God tell them to listen to? ...
- Acts 3:18-26 .... Who does Peter say in his sermon is the prophet that God had sent them?
- Based on these verses, who are you convinced is the prophet that God would send like Moses that would give them His Words and they would be destroyed if they did not believe Him? .....
Application:
15. Things such as witchcraft, palm reading, astrology forecasts, and things like that are meant to seem "harmless" in our day. Do you think the Lord would want us to give attention to these kind of things? Sorcery is mentioned in the New Testament also. Comment on the following verses:
- Acts 19:18-20 - What did the Spirit's conviction lead the people to destroy? ..
- Galatians 5:19-21 - Make this list and highlight where sorcery is mentioned. ....What happens to those who practice these things as a habit of life? ...
- Revelation 21:7,8 - What habitual sins are listed that keep one out of heaven? ... again highlight sorcerers in the list you make
16. If you have made "light" of these things, this would be a good time to see the seriousness of them and ask the Lord to forgive you and help you turn from anything that would be considered idolatry or sorcery, etc.
17. Jesus told those in His day that if they had believed the writings of Moses, they would believe in Him because Moses wrote of Him. Jesus was the Prophet like Moses and yet Jesus is also God in the flesh. Romans says "Faith comes by hearing the Word of God", but Paul also asks "How will they hear without a preacher?" ... Read Romans 10:8-17 ... and summarize what it is saying in your own words.
18. Just like they were to support the Levites who gave their time to serving the Lord, we must support our pastors and missionaries and everyone who is sharing the Gospel with those who need to come out of darkness into God's marvelous light. What are you doing to share with them? ... to support those who are in the ministry? ... Are you giving with a cheerful heart ? Why or why not?
19. Summarize this lesson and post a prayer if you would like.
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