1. Levitical priest and judge will decide tough cases.

Deuteronomy 1:15: "wise, understanding, and experienced men."

2. Purge the evil.

3. A king can be put in place.

Kings
1. He would be appointed by God.
2. He must not be a foreigner.
3. He was not to have many horses.
4. He was not to return to Egypt.
5. He was not to have many wives. 1 Kings 11:3
6. He was not to acquire excessive silver and gold. Proverbs 30:8-9 & Deuteronomy 8:17
7. He must adhere to the law.
8. He must read God's Word every day.
9. A king must be humble. 1 John 2:16
10. A king must not turn aside.

4. The truth about Jesus the King.

Jesus
1. God chose Jesus. John 3:16
2. Jesus was not a foreigner. Revelation 5:5
3. He did not have many horses. Revelation 19:11
4. Jesus did not return to Egypt. Galatians 5:1
5. Jesus had no wives.
6. Jesus did not acquire excessive silver and gold. Luke 9:58
7. He was God's Word.
8. He must read God's Word. John 1:1
9. Jesus was humble. Philippians 2:8
10. Jesus did not turn aside. Luke 22:42

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. How is the US system similar to the Jewish legal system? How is it different?

2. Have you been embittered by the system, or how has that encouraged you?

3. How does God's judging all encourage you?

4. Of the ten requirements mentioned for the king, which one would be good for you to work on?

5. How do the similarities of Jesus the King to the king of the OT encourage you?

6. How can you be sure to worship the King of Kings this Christmas?