How do I make sense of Old Testament today? Matthew 5:17-20.

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How do I make sense of Old Testament today? Matthew 5:17-20

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteous- ness the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Matt 5:17-20 Truth statement (v.17) Jesus completes God’s revelation Basis of the statement (v.18) Implication (v.19) Full subscription is expected Basis of the implication (v.20)

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. Matt 5:17-20 Truth statement (v.17) Jesus completes God’s revelation He doesn't contradict or cancel earlier revelations; Neither does He just update or parallel them

God’s relationship with His people Man’s rebellion against God Salvation of God Judgment of God

God’s relationship with His people Man’s rebellion against God Salvation of God Judgment of God Jesus Christ (His Death & Resurrection) The King & His Kingdom

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Matt 5:17-20 Truth statement (v.17) Jesus completes God’s revelation Basis of the statement (v.18) God is true to His Word In its entirety, extending to eternity

God’s relationship with His people Man’s rebellion against God Salvation of God Judgment of God Jesus Christ (His Death & Resurrection) The King & His Kingdom

19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Matt 5:17-20 Implication (v.19) Full subscription is expected It involves a truer & fuller understanding & obedience

20 For I say unto you, That except your righteous- righteousness shall exceed the righteousness ness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven Matt 5:17-20 Implication (v.19) Full subscription is expected Basis of the implication (v.20) God is the perfect King c.f. Matt 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Matt 5:17-20 Implication (v.19) Full subscription is expected Basis of the implication (v.20) God is the perfect King It’s beyond instruction (knowing God's intent) & performance (watching our intent) c.f. Matt 6:1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: c.f. Matt 5:21-22 Ye have heard that it was said …But I say unto you 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteous- righteousness shall exceed the righteousness ness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven c.f. Matt 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Matt 5:17-20 Implication (v.19) Full subscription is expected Basis of the implication (v.20) God is the perfect King It’s beyond instruction (knowing God's intent) & performance (watching our intent) Jesus completes God’s revelation The law may teach us what is right & wrong, but only Jesus (whom God has sent) has met & can help us meet all the demands of the law c.f. Rom 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

Matt 5:17-20 Truth statement Jesus completes God’s revelation Basis of the statement Implication Full subscription is expected Basis of the implication He doesn't contradict or cancel earlier revelations; Neither does He just update or parallel them God is true to His Word In its entirety, extending to eternity It involves a truer & fuller understanding & obedience God is the Perfect King It’s beyond instruction & performance (God's intent) (our intent) Only Jesus has met & can help us meet the law’s demands