PASTOR MARSHALL OCHS | AUGUST 16, 2026
In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from Deuteronomy 18-19, which reveals God’s desire for His people to live in a community shaped by dependence on Him, obedience to His Word, justice, and truth. Through priests, prophets, cities of refuge, and laws concerning witnesses, God points His people toward Christ—the ultimate Prophet and refuge—and calls them to reflect His character by speaking truth and rejecting deception.
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How does the relationship between the Levites and the people of Israel demonstrate the importance of mutual dependence, humility, and generosity within God’s community?
What voices or influences are you tempted to trust instead of allowing God’s Word to guide your decisions?
How can you evaluate whether a message or teaching is truly consistent with God’s Word and leads you closer to Him?
What does Jesus being the fulfillment of the promised prophet like Moses teach you about the importance of listening to and obeying Him?
How does the picture of the cities of refuge deepen your understanding of Jesus as your refuge from judgment and punishment?
Knowing that you are secure in Christ, how should that change the way you speak, live, and relate to others?
Why do you think God places such serious consequences on both false prophecy and false testimony?
Where are you most tempted to use half-truths, exaggerations, omissions, or deception rather than simply speaking the truth?
What would it look like in your everyday relationships to follow Jesus’ instruction to let your “yes” be “yes” and your “no” be “no”?
The notes conclude with the challenge to “Choose God with Your Words.” What is one specific way your words could better reflect God’s truth and character this week?