The Mosaic Law communicated the penalty for sin and provided the picture of God’s rescue plan. But it was always temporary. The law could never impart righteousness. It is only in Christ that the fulfillment of God’s rescue plan could be realized.
Observations & Conclusions:
- The Law eclipses the glory of God
- The Gospel contains a transforming glory
A. It gives you a new heart
B. It brings your soul hope
C. It opens our minds to exalt God
D. It positions Christ at the center
Application:
If you haven’t trusted in God and made Jesus your treasure…
- You have been blinded
- You preach yourself
- You are dulled in your exaltation and obedience to Christ
- Turn to the Lord
If you trust in God through the gospel…
- Let Christ be reflected through your actions
- Let Christ shine through your words
- Let Christ be revealed as your Lord
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
Mark 8:34
“Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”
2 Corinthians 11:30
“If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.”
1 Timothy 4:1-2
“The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.”