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An exposition of Deuteronomy 16:18–17:7, examining Moses' instructions to Old Covenant Israel regarding the establishment of just civil authority. The sermon addresses the appointment of judges, the prohibition of partiality and bribery, the proper handling of idolatry cases, and the court of appeal — all within the framework of Israel's identity as a covenant people governed by the law of God. Main points: - the appointment of judges and officers and the call to impartial justice - the prohibition of idolatry and the judicial response to covenant apostasy - the supreme court of appeal and its authority in difficult cases Scripture references: - Deuteronomy 1:16-17; 16:18-20; 17:1-13 - Psalm 82:1-4 - Proverbs 17:15; 24:23-25 - Isaiah 1:17 - Matthew 18:16 - Acts 6:1-7 - Romans 13:1-4 - 2 Corinthians 13:1 - 1 Timothy 5:19 - Hebrews 10:28 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/bible-study-deuteronomy-16-the-maintenance-of-justice Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

This Bible Study examines the selection of Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot in the apostolic group, arguing that this act was a human initiative rather than a direct divine command. The speaker contrasts this with the explicit biblical teaching that Jesus personally chose the original twelve and later called Paul directly on the Damascus Road. By citing Paul's own letters, the text asserts that Paul, not Matthias, holds the true position of the twelfth apostle by divine right. The discussion highlights the theological distinction between human choice and God's sovereign appointment, suggesting that the early church's casting of lots was a premature action that God ultimately superseded with His own perfect plan.

Isaiah 11 points to Jesus Christ, the Righteous Branch from the line of David. Dave Jenkins explains how this Spirit-anointed King rules with perfect justice, gathers His people from the nations, and will bring peace and restoration to all creation. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

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From the full study video: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/312261027563650

这是一个前导性课程，无论你是基督徒还是教会工人，都需要有一个符合圣经的逻辑思维。无论你的负担在对内辅导还是对外护教上，我们都需要按着圣经的权威与真理来思考。