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Master Reference Table – Mosaic Law and NT Fulfillment

A. Ceremonial Laws (Shadowing Christ)

LawStatus in NTNotes / ApplicationBurnt offerings (Lev. 1)FulfilledChrist’s sacrifice replaces animal offerings (Heb. 10:1–10)Grain offerings (Lev. 2)FulfilledSymbol of giving to God; Christ is ultimate offeringSin offerings (Lev. 4)FulfilledChrist atones once for all sinGuilt offerings (Lev. 5–6)FulfilledNT: believers’ sins covered by ChristDay of Atonement (Lev. 16)FulfilledHeb. 9:11–12 – Christ enters heavenly sanctuaryPassover (Ex. 12)Fulfilled / Optional1 Cor. 5:7 – Christ is the Passover LambFeast of Unleavened BreadFulfilled / OptionalSymbol of holiness / ChristFeast of Weeks / PentecostFulfilled / OptionalHoly Spirit fulfills the feast (Acts 2)Feast of Booths (Tabernacles)Fulfilled / OptionalChrist “tabernacled” among us (John 1:14)Sabbath restFulfilled / SpiritualHeb. 4:9–10 – Spiritual rest in ChristRitual washing (Ex. 30:17–21)FulfilledSpiritual cleansing through Christ (Heb. 10:22)Clean/unclean foods (Lev. 11)Set asideActs 10:9–16 – Peter’s vision; all foods cleanCircumcision (Gen. 17:10)Fulfilled / OptionalGal. 5:2–6 – Faith in Christ counts, not circumcisionPriesthood regulations (Ex. 28; Lev. 8–10)FulfilledChrist is eternal High Priest (Heb. 7:23–28)Offerings for purification / childbirth (Lev. 12)FulfilledChrist purifies us once (Heb. 9:12)

B. Civil / Judicial Laws (National Israel)

LawStatus in NTNotes / ApplicationPunishments for murder, theft, adulteryMoral principle reaffirmedHeart matters: Matt. 5:21–28; 1 John 3:15Civil restitution for theft (Ex. 22)Principle reaffirmedChristians obey justice principles (Eph. 4:28)Laws regarding judges/kings (Deut. 17:14–20)Set asideChurch is not a theocracyProhibition of interest to fellow IsraelitesPrinciple reaffirmedChristians called to generosity (Luke 6:34–35)Rules on property, inheritance, slaveryMostly set asideApply moral principles; slavery context differs todayLaws for warfare / cities of refugeSet asideNot applicable; moral principles guide behaviorCapital punishment for blasphemy / false prophetsSet asideSpiritual judgment emphasized (Matt. 12:31–32)Restrictions on intermarriage with foreignersSet asideNT encourages unity in Christ (Gal. 3:28)

C. Moral / Ethical Laws (Timeless)

LawStatus in NTNotes / ApplicationDo not murder (Ex. 20:13)Reaffirmed / ExpandedMatt. 5:21–22 – Avoid anger, hatredDo not commit adultery (Ex. 20:14)Reaffirmed / ExpandedMatt. 5:27–28 – Avoid lustDo not steal (Ex. 20:15)ReaffirmedEph. 4:28 – Work honestlyDo not bear false witness (Ex. 20:16)ReaffirmedCol. 3:9 – Speak truthfullyDo not covet (Ex. 20:17)ReaffirmedFulfilled in love for neighbor (Rom. 13:9)Honor father and mother (Ex. 20:12)ReaffirmedEph. 6:1–3 – Still bindingLove your neighbor (Lev. 19:18)Fulfilled in ChristMatt. 22:37–40; Gal. 5:14 – Summarizes moral lawProhibition of idolatry (Ex. 20:3)Reaffirmed1 Cor. 10:14 – No other godsProhibition of witchcraft / divinationReaffirmedGal. 5:19–21 – Works of flesh forbiddenCare for widow, orphan, foreignerReaffirmedJames 1:27 – True religion includes care for vulnerable

Patterns & Principles

Ceremonial laws → fulfilled in Christ; symbolic reminders, optional observance.

Civil laws → applied to Israel’s national context; Christians follow principles of justice, mercy, and love, not literal codes.

Moral laws → timeless; now obeyed internally through the Spirit and law of Christ, often with deeper meaning.