Message Notes

PLANS FOR A KING

1. This was anticipated

2. This was planned for   (Deuteronomy 17:14)

3. A desire to be like other nations   (Deuteronomy 17:14)

GUIDELINES IN THE CHOICE OF A KING

1. It must be one whom God chooses   (Deuteronomy 17:15a)

2. One from among the brethren   (Deuteronomy 17:15b)

3. Not a foreigner   (Deuteronomy 17:15c)

PROHIBITIONS FOR THE KING

1. He shall not multiply horses   (Deuteronomy 17:16a)

2. He shall not cause people to go back to Egypt   (Deuteronomy 17:16b)

3. He shall not multiply wives
Lest they turn his heart away   (Deuteronomy 17:17a)

4. He shall not multiply silver and gold for himself    (Deuteronomy 17:17b)

NECESSARY ACTIVITIES OF THE KING

1. He shall write for himself a copy of this law in a book   (Deuteronomy 17:18)

2. He shall read it all the days of his life   (Deuteronomy 17:19a)

3. He is to learn how to fear the LORD his God   (Deuteronomy 17:19b)

4. He is to observe all the words of this law   (Deuteronomy 17:19b)

5. His heart is not to be lifted up above his brethren   (Deuteronomy 17:20a)

6. He is not to turn aside from the law   (Deuteronomy 17:20b)

CONSEQUENCES OF KEEPING THE LORD’S WORD

1. He may prolong his reign

2. Blessings to his children   (Deuteronomy 17:20c)