Joe: Alright! We've got a real Bible expert on the show today! What do we got in Deuteronomy 18?

Bible Expert: Well, Joe, in this chapter, God gives instructions to the Israelites about how to live. He tells them to stay away from the practices of other nations, such as sacrificing their children or consulting mediums and spiritists. Instead, they are to follow His instructions and look to Him for guidance.

Joe: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Wait, what was that about sacrificing their children? That's insane!

Jamie: (Googling) Yeah Joe, it looks like child sacrifice was a common practice in Ancient Near Eastern cultures.

Joe: Wow, that's crazy. So, what else does God tell them?

Bible Expert: God also tells them that He will send them a prophet like Moses who will speak for Him. There are specific criteria for this prophet; he must be from among their own people and must accurately predict the future.

Joe: That's pretty cool, so they can just look for this prophet, and they'll know he's the one?

Bible Expert: Yes, that's right. God also tells them that anyone who speaks falsely in His name will be put to death.

Joe: Wow, that's pretty serious. So, what's the takeaway here?

Bible Expert: The takeaway is that God is a loving and merciful God who wants us to follow His instructions. He will give us prophets to help guide us and will punish those who speak falsely in His name.