Deuteronomy 16-20, Psalm 45

Published: April 1, 2022, 4:05 a.m.

b'Moses continues to speak to the Israelites before his impending death, reminding this new generation about the laws and statutes that have been put in place. Many of the structures given here for a system of justice continue to provide a template for our judicial systems in the west today, including concepts such as the testimony of multiple witnesses, a hierarchy of courts, and varying degrees of manslaughter. We\\u2019ll see a foretelling of King Solomon\\u2019s fall as Moses forewarns them about the dangers of a king who acquires too many wives and horses. We\\u2019ll also see a foreshadow of Christ in today\\u2019s passage; He is the prophet raised from among Israel\\u2019s brothers who will tell them everything God commands Him.'