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In All Things… …HEAR HIM IN ALL THINGS The Prophet, the Playbook, and the Blessing of Following Jesus Primary Scriptures: Deuteronomy 11–13; Deuteronomy 18:15–22; Joshua 11:15; Acts 3:22–26 Central Truth: God sent Jesus not merely to improve our circumstances, but to rescue us from our sins, turn us from ourselves, and bring us into the blessing of hearing, trusting, and following Him in all things. This message emphasizes the importance of remaining faithful to God's revealed Word rather than allowing personal desires, extraordinary experiences, cultural influences, or even close relationships to lead us away from Him. In Deuteronomy 11, Moses places before Israel the blessing and the curse, represented by Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal. These mountains illustrate the distinction between walking in obedience to God and turning away from His instruction. The issue was not merely hearing God's Word, but hearkening to it with the intention of obeying. God's people were being taught that His blessings were inseparably connected to their relationship with Him and their willingness to trust His ways. Joshua 11:15 reveals the importance of faithfully following God's playbook. What the Lord commanded Moses, Moses communicated to Joshua, and Joshua faithfully carried out. He did not need to invent another way or improve upon God's revelation. Likewise, we have been entrusted with the Word of God, not to change it, but to believe it, live by it, and pass it along to others. Deuteronomy 18 introduces the promise of a greater Prophet, fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Moses was a faithful servant and mediator under the old covenant, but Jesus is the Son of God and the Mediator of the

Christ's Suffering Under Pontius Pilate I. The Suffering of the Mediator II. The Suffering Under Pilate III. The Strengthening of Our Assurance Luke 23:1-33; Lord's Day 15

Hebrews 8:6 is one verse, but there is a lot in it. Jesus has obtained a superior ministry, he is the mediator of a better covenant, and that covenant is built on better promises. The old covenant was not bad. It was good and did what God gave it to do, but it was lesser. It said, do this and live, and no one could keep it. Christ kept it, bore its curse, and fulfilled it. The better covenant says, it is done. Now live.

This study explores the legal and social regulations found in Deuteronomy 19 through 21, highlighting how these ancient laws reveal the character of God and point to the person of Jesus Christ. The central message argues that while the Old Testament laws address issues such as cities of refuge, property boundaries, and warfare, they ultimately serve as types and shadows of the grace provided in the New Covenant. The preacher emphasizes that the cities of refuge prefigure the open and accessible salvation found in Christ, where believers are safe from judgment, while the hanging of a body on a tree foreshadows Jesus becoming a curse for humanity. By examining these passages, the sermon invites the audience to see the consistency of God's righteousness and mercy, encouraging them to trust in the finished work of the Great High Priest who mediates between God and man.