1. The Tribe of Levi had no inheritance.

2. The Priest ministered in the name of the Lord.

3. God calls people to serve.

“It is significant that early in the history of God’s people, provision was made for the support of His ministers.”
- The Preacher’s Commentary-Deuteronomy, Maxwell, 215

“Care is taken that the priests entangle not themselves with the affairs of this life, nor enrich themselves with the wealth of this world; they have better things to mind. Care is likewise taken that they want not the comforts and conveniences of this life. The people must provide for them. He that has the benefit of solemn religious assemblies, ought to give help for the comfortable support of those that minister in such assemblies.”

- Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 18:1-8 https://biblehub.com/commentaries/deuteronomy/18-1.htm

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. As 2 Timothy 3:16-17 encourages us, how has God's Word recently ministered to you?

2. Who are two people that have encouraged you spiritually in your past?

3. How does Jesus being the high priest, encourage your heart?

4. Is there a young person (or even an older person) that you see possibly serving well in full-time ministry? Have you prayed/will you pray for God's Spirit to minister to that person?

5. Have you prayed Matthew 9:37-38 for our society?

6. As you joyfully give, how has that impacted your life?