Justice is something that we all care about. We want a just society, that is fair for all. But true justice is often very difficult to find. We are used to living with injustice, so much so that we may not even know what constitutes real justice. We may ask, “Is God committed to justice? Will he do anything about the injustice of this world?" Deuteronomy 16-21 tells us that God is committed to bringing Just Leadership for his people.
Introduction: The Need For Just Leadership
Context
#1 Deut 12 – Worship God
#2 Deut 13 – Idols
#3 Deut 14 – Name of God
#4 Deut 15-16 – Rest & Feasts
#5 Deut 17-18 – Leadership
#6 Deut 19-21 – Killing & War
#7 Deut 22-23 – Marriage & Relationships
#8 Deut 23 – Stealing
#9 Deut 24 – False Witness
#10 Deut 25-26 – Coveting & Tithing
1. Justice For God’s People
a. Just judges (16:18-20)
b. Just witnesses (16:21-17:7; :19:15-20)
c. Just process (17:8-13)
d. Just punishment (17:7; 17:12; 19:19; 21:21; 22:21; 22:22; 22:24; 24:7)
e. Just protection (19:1-13; 21:1-17))
Application
2. Leadership For God’s People (17:14-18:20)
a. Kings (17:14-20)
b. Priests (18:1-8)
c. Prophets (18:9-20)
Application
3. Fighting for God’s People (20:1-21:23)
a. God’s empowerment (20:1-4)
b. God’s mercy (20:5-9)
c. God’s judgement (20:10-18)
d. God’s purpose (20:19-20; 21:22-23)
Application
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