Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany
Lectionary Preaching Workbook
The book of Deuteronomy came out of the reform movement during
Josiah's reign in the seventh century. The book is put in the
form of Moses' last address to the people before entering the
Promised Land. This pericope is a part of a section dealing with
prophecy. A prophet like Moses is promised to replace the false
prophets. This true Moses-like prophet will mediate Yahweh and
the people. The passage explains how through Moses God provided
for the institution of prophecy. True prophecy demands obedience