THE FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW
Keywords 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.
1. The law and the prophets (17-20)
Jesus was seen by the religious
leaders of the time as someone who spurned the law and religious codes, at
least in relation to the way the religious leaders taught and practiced them.
Jesus wanted to make clear that he did not come to abolish, change, or set
aside any of the written laws or prophetic writings. Rather, he came to fulfill
them. Jesus fulfilled the Law by revealing the heart of the Law and living it
out.
2.
But I tell you… (21-32)
Laws and regulations can be
viewed as clear boundaries which we just don’t cross, but Jesus revealed that
there is more to them than the literal understandings. Do not murder should
lead us to reconciliation with those who have hurt us. Laws on marriage and
adultery should lead us to a more sacred view of women. Marriage should not
view women as objects of pleasure, nor is marriage a mere functional
arrangement.
Prayer
Lord, open the eyes of my heart to
see and love your word, not merely as rules and regulations, but deep treasures
of wisdom that reveal your kingdom.
One Word Fulfill the Law
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