1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 17:11?

2. How does Deuteronomy 17:11 emphasize obedience to spiritual authority and God's law?

3. What consequences arise from deviating from the commands in Deuteronomy 17:11?

4. How does Deuteronomy 17:11 connect with Romans 13:1 on submitting to authority?

5. In what ways can we apply Deuteronomy 17:11 to modern church leadership?

6. How does following Deuteronomy 17:11 demonstrate faithfulness to God's established order?

7. How does Deuteronomy 17:11 emphasize obedience to religious authority?

8. What historical context influenced the directives in Deuteronomy 17:11?

9. How does Deuteronomy 17:11 relate to the concept of legalism in faith?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 17?

11. What does 'God's gifts and calling are irrevocable' mean?

12. What is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable?

13. Can God's sovereignty coexist with human free will?

14. Deuteronomy 2:10-11 mentions the Emim as 'giants'; where is the archaeological or scientific evidence for such gigantic peoples?1. How does the role of judges and priests in Deuteronomy 17:11 compare to the role of church leaders today?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are not turning "to the right or to the left" in our obedience to God's Word?

3. How does the concept of community accountability in ancient Israel apply to the church today?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure that we are doers of the Word, as encouraged in James 1:22-25?

5. How can we discern and uphold the authority of Scripture in a world with many competing voices and interpretations?1. How does the prohibition against offering defective animals highlight the importance of giving our best to God?

2. Reflect on the community's responsibility to address idolatry. How does this speak to our collective role in ensuring righteousness?

3. What significance does the role of witnesses play in determining guilt or innocence?

4. Why might God have emphasized seeking rulings from the Levitical priests or the judge in office?

5. How do the rules for Israelite kings reflect on the ideal qualities of a leader?

6. Why do you think the king was warned against sending people back to Egypt?

7. What dangers might excessive wealth, multiple wives, or numerous horses pose to a king's righteous rule?

8. How does the act of the king writing and regularly reading the law ensure his humility and adherence to God's commands?

9. In modern times, how can leaders be encouraged to stay grounded in ethical principles similar to the guidance offered to Israelite kings?

10. How can we ensure we're always giving our best to God, in alignment with the teachings of this chapter?

11. How might modern communities handle cases of idolatry or apostasy? Should they, and if so, how?

12. How do we decide whom to turn to for guidance in our modern, complex world?

13. Why is it crucial for leaders today to remain humble?

14. How can we apply the principle of seeking divine guidance in our daily decisions?

15. What lessons can modern governments draw from the regulations for Israelite kings?

16. How can the importance of collective responsibility, as stressed in this chapter, be emphasized in today's society?

17. In the context of fair judgment, how do we ensure the voices of witnesses are heard and protected today?

18. What can we learn about maintaining personal integrity from the guidelines given to the king?

19. How can we ensure that our leaders remain accountable, as the kings of Israel were meant to be?

20. Reflecting on Deuteronomy 17, how do you see its principles manifesting, or lacking, in our contemporary world? How can we bridge that gap?

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