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Matthew 5:17-
Three Aspects of the OT Law and Prophets.
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The Torah (Revealed Instruction)
In the Torah are all the biblical doctrines, but only revealed in part.
Rose Bud in early spring is the promise of a flower.
2. The O.T. contains Predictive Prophesy
Jesus fulfilled the OT prophecies with respect to the ceremonial law.
‘It was only the use of them that was abolished, for their meaning was more fully confirmed.’
They were but a ‘shadow’ of what was to come; the ‘substance’ belonged to Christ.
John Calvin
‘It was only the use of them that was abolished, for their meaning was more fully confirmed.’
They were but a ‘shadow’ of what was to come; the ‘substance’ belonged to Christ.
John Calvin
3. The O.T. Contains God’s Moral Law.
Stott, J. R. W., & Stott, J. R. W. (1985).
The message of the Sermon on the mount (): Christian counter-culture (pp.
71–72).
Leicester; Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
Jesus fulfilled it in two ways.
He obeyed it.
He has in fact nothing to add to the commandments of God,’ wrote Bonhoeffer, ‘except this, that he keeps them.’
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He explained how we obey it.
Our Responsibility
We should know and understand the OT.
We should have a reverence for the OT.
Are you sure we don’t have to follow all the OT rituals?
Matthew
248 Do’s (Commandments)
365 Don’ts (Prohibitions)
If you don’t follow God’s moral law --- You are outside God’s will.
But Just because you follow his commandments doesn’t mean you don’t have a rebellious heart.
Matthew
248 Do’s (Commandments)
Lou Holtz Do Right Rule.
365 Don’ts (Prohibitions)
Lou Holtz Do Right Rule.
We have Three enemies:
The Devil
The World
The Flesh
The scribes and Pharisees were winning the battle with the world, but were losing the battle of the flesh.
1. Get into the Word!
2. Confess Sin quickly!
3. Talk to God!
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