This week we have dealt with Christ's mentioning of the law, in Matthew 5:17-20. Christ makes a point that He did not come to abolish the law but to accomplish its purpose. As we look at the law we find that its purpose was to show man his need for God. It points to ultimately us needing an ultimate sacrifice which undoubtedly leads us to Jesus.
Here is the things that we have spent time on with the students this past Sunday and Wednesday:
1. We pointed out the different types of laws that existed throughout the Old Testament.
2. We showed Christ words to us about His relationship with the law.
3. When then took this and looked how we are to respond to the law.
We concluded that it is so easy for us to find our way just like the Pharisees being wrapped up in keeping the BIG laws on the outside but forgetting to have a changed heart. Christ said that if we even ignore the least of the laws that we will be counted as the least in the kingdom of Heaven. This will now launch us into Christ next message of a life and heart changed by him. Christ takes the act of murder to also the thoughts and attitude of anger and he takes the act of adultery to thoughts of lust.
Thanks for reading and being involved.
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