Deut. 13:5; 17:7; 17:12; 19:19; 21:9 (guilt); 21:21; 22:21; 22:22; 22:24; 24:7

1. A son is stubborn and rebellious.

Stubborn: having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so. (Bing Search)

Rebellious: Showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention. (Bing Search)

2. The havoc of a son.

"Nothing draws men into all manner of wickedness, and hardens them in it more certainly and fatally, than drunkenness. When men take to drinking, they forget the law of honoring parents.” (Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 21:18-21)

3. A daughter.

4. The son could be stoned.

"No record in the Bible indicates that this punishment was ever carried out. The fear of death apparently deterred Israelite children from becoming stubborn and rebellious.” (The Preacher’s Commentary, Deuteronomy, Maxwell, 238)

Hear and Fear.

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. How do you feel we should look at and apply the phrase "purge the evil" mentioned in Deuteronomy?

2. Did God chat with you about being stubborn?

3. In what ways have you been rebellious, and how has God helped you get past that?

4. Why do you think a "son" is mentioned here but not a daughter? Are sons more challenging and rebellious?

5. How can you "Hear and Fear" today instead of "Hear and Sneer"?

6. How does John 3:1 and 2 Peter 3:9 encourage you? Are there other verses that talk of God's great patience and love for each of us?