Matthew 5:17-20
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. So, anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Psalm 1:1-2
- “Blessed is the person who obeys the law of the Lord.
- They don’t follow the advice of evil people.
- They don’t make a habit of doing what sinners do.
- They don’t join those who make fun of the Lord and his law.
- Instead, the law of the Lord gives them joy.
- They think about his law, day and night.”
Psalm 19:7,8
- The law of the Lord is perfect. It gives us new strength.
- The laws of the Lord can be trusted. They make childish people wise.
- The rules of the Lord are right. They give joy to our hearts.
- The commands of the Lord shine brightly. They give light to our minds.
Psalm 119:92,93
“If I had not taken delight in your law, I would have died because of my suffering. I will never forget your rules. You have kept me alive, because I obey them.”
Psalm 119:97-102
“Lord, I really love your law! All day long I spend time thinking about it.
Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, because your commands are always in my heart.
I know more than all my teachers do, because I spend time thinking about your covenant laws.
I understand more than the elders do, because I obey your rules.
I’ve kept my feet from every path that sinners take so that I might obey your word.
I haven’t turned away from your laws, because you yourself have taught me.”
Psalm 119:165-168
“Those who love your law enjoy great peace. Nothing can make them trip and fall. Lord,
I wait for you to save me.
I follow your commands.
I obey your covenant laws, because I love them greatly.
I obey your rules and your covenant laws, because you know all about how I live.”
Matthew 5:17
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets;
I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
Matthew 7:28,29
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.
John 5:39,40
“You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.”
Mark 7:18-20
“Don’t you see that nothing that enters a person from the outside can defile them? For it doesn’t go into their heart but into their stomach, and then out of the body.”
Jeremiah 31:33
“This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the LORD. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.”
Colossians 2:16,17
“Do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.”
3 Primary Purposes of the Law
1. To Explain what Sin Is
2. To Expose Sin in Us
Hebrews 4:12 “The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates…it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Romans 3:20 “No one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.”
3. To Express our Need for a Savior
Romans 7:22-25
“Deep inside me I find joy in God’s law. But I see another law working in me. It fights against the law of my mind. It makes me a prisoner of the law of sin. That law controls me. What a terrible failure I am!
Who will save me from this sin that brings death to my body?
I give thanks to God who saves me. He saves me through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
God, I’m a sinner. I repent of my sin, and accept Your forgiveness. Jesus I believe that You died for my sin. I ask You to come into my life, and be my Lord and Savior. I fully commit my life to You. Help me to live my life for You, and to share this experience with others.
Thank You for eternal life. In the name of Jesus.
Matthew 5:18
“For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.”
Deuteronomy 32:46-48,
“Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle words for you—they are your life…”
