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Review
Three components of God’s law
Command
Choice
Consequence
Law of Moses
Our definition for the law of Moses is:
God’s commands for Israel’s conduct
Timing of the Law of Moses
After God delivered the Israelites from bondage in Egypt
As the Hebrew refugees were transitioning into a nation
As the God of Abraham was revealing Himself to the Hebrews and establishing Himself as the ruler of their nation
Key thought
The law of Moses is based on the principle that God ruled Israel
During the sermon on the mount Jesus warned against breaking even the least of the commandments (Mt.
5:19)
Jesus taught His disciples to understand the principle of the law
Their interpretation of living under the law said it was wrong to heal on the Sabbath
Jesus interpreted living under grace means it is wrong to neglect doing good when it was within their power to do so.
The Law 2.0
In the sermon on the Mount Jesus raises the bar higher than the Jews understood
The key phrases to look for are:
“Ye have heard it said”
“But I say unto you”
The Law: Thou shalt not kill
The Law 2.0: “inappropriate anger”
Jesus does not destroy the law that says “thou shalt not kill” . .
He lifts the law of “thou shalt not kill” to a higher level than the Jews understood it.
The Law: “thou shalt not commit adultery”
The Law 2.0: “looking and lusting = adultery”
In the same sermon Jesus raised the bar for how the Jews understood adultery
The Law: “certificate of divorce”
The Law 2.0: Divorce restricted
Jesus interpreted the law of divorce in a much stricter fashion than the Jewish law had allowed
What we learn about living under grace
Jesus raised the standards of the law the Jews were accustomed to
Living under the law required careful obedience to the law of God
Living under grace requires following a strict pattern of the character of God
Jesus interpreted the principle of the law to teach how God expects His people conduct their life
Living under the law meant making sure their outward conduct matched the commands of God
Living under grace means making sure our inward character matches the character of God
From the inside out!
The law (and tradition) equated righteousness with outward behavior
Jesus equated righteousness with the heart, but emphasizes the heart is reflected in words and deeds.
Jesus summaries the law 2.0
Jesus combined two Old Testament passages: (Deuteronomy 6:5 & Leviticus 19:18)
The law 2.0: The law and the prophets
Conclusion:
How did Jesus want us to live under Grace?
Paul gives some clarity in his writings:
Understanding how to live under Grace is found in Galatians 2:20
Jesus fulfilled the law; now He lives in us and enables us to fulfill the law of God!
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