Built On A Rock Unit 1 Getting to Know God Lesson 3: The Giving of the Law

1. How has God given the law?

Romans 2:14-15 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, 15 since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.) Romans 2:14-15

Romans 2:14-15 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, 15 since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.)

Natural law:The law written in our hearts

1. How has God given the law? God first wrote his law into our hearts.

Romans 2:14-15 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, 15 since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.)

Conscience:The “voice” inside us that tells us what we are doing is wrong or right

I, II, III, IV, V, VI VII VIII, IX, X Conscience

1. How has God given the law? God first wrote his law into our hearts. He gave us our consciences to tell us when we obey or disobey the law.

Ephesians 4:18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. Ephesians 4:18

Ephesians 4:18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.

1 Corinthians 8:7 But not everyone knows this. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that when they eat such food they think of it as having been sacrificed to an idol, and since their conscience is weak, it is defiled. 1 Corinthians 8:7

1 Corinthians 8:7 But not everyone knows this. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that when they eat such food they think of it as having been sacrificed to an idol, and since their conscience is weak, it is defiled.

I, II, III, IV, V, VI VII VIII, IX, X Conscience

I, II, III, IV, V, VI VII VIII, IX, X Conscience

I, II, III, IV, V, VI VII VIII, IX, X Conscience

I, II, III, IV, V, VI VII VIII, IX, X Conscience

1. How has God given the law? God first wrote his law into our hearts. He gave us our consciences to tell us when we obey or disobey the law. Because we’re sinful, we don’t always understand the law and our consciences don’t always work right.

Romans 7:7 What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not have known what sin was except through the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, “Do not covet.” Romans 7:7

Romans 7:7 What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not have known what sin was except through the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, “Do not covet.”

John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17

John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

Written law:The law given in the Bible

I, II, III, IV, V, VI VII VIII, IX, X Conscience

1. How has God given the law? God first wrote his law into our hearts. He gave us our consciences to tell us when we obey or disobey the law. Because we’re sinful, we don’t always understand the law and our consciences don’t always work right. So God gave us his law again by writing it in the Bible.

Three Types of Old Testament Law Ceremonial Law Rules about how Israel was supposed to worship God ONLY Applies to Old Testament Israel

Three Types of Old Testament Law Civil Law Rules about how Israel was supposed to run their country ONLY Applies to Old Testament Israel

Three Types of Old Testament Law Moral Law What God says is right and wrong Applies to EVERY PERSON who has ever lived.

2. How does God want us to keep his law?

Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:37-40

Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

Psalm 119:47 for I delight in your commands because I love them. Psalm 119:47

Psalm 119:47 for I delight in your commands because I love them.

2. How does God want us to keep his law? God’s law is perfect love and God wants us to keep it joyfully.

James 2:10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. James 2:10

James 2:10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

2. How does God want us to keep his law? God’s law is perfect love and God wants us to keep it joyfully. God commands us to obey his law perfectly our whole lives long.

James 4:17 Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins. James 4:17

James 4:17 Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.

Sin of omission:When we don’t do something God commands

Leviticus 5:17 If a person sins and does what is forbidden in any of the LORD’s commands, even though he does not know it, he is guilty and will be held responsible. Leviticus 5:17

Leviticus 5:17 If a person sins and does what is forbidden in any of the LORD’s commands, even though he does not know it, he is guilty and will be held responsible.

Sin of commission:When we do something God forbids

2. How does God want us to keep his law? God’s law is perfect love and God wants us to keep it joyfully. God commands us to obey his law perfectly our whole lives long. If we leave out any part of it, or disobey it, we sin.

3. What is the purpose of the law?

1 Timothy 1:9-10 We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine 1 Timothy 1:9-10

1 Timothy 1:9-10 We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine

3. What is the purpose of the law? 1)To keep sin under control in the world (“curb”).

Three Uses of the Law Curb God’s law keeps sin in check Applies to believers and unbelievers

Romans 3:19-20 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. Romans 3:19-20

Romans 3:19-20 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.

Luke 18:13 But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, “God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” Luke 18:13

Luke 18:13 But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, “God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”

3. What is the purpose of the law? 1)To keep sin under control in the world (“curb”). 2)To show all people their sin and their need for a Savior (“mirror”)

Three Uses of the Law Mirror God’s law shows us our sin so that we realize we need a Savior Applies to believers and unbelievers THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT USE!

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

3. What is the purpose of the law? 1)To keep sin under control in the world (“curb”). 2)To show all people their sin and their need for a Savior (“mirror”) 3)To show Christians how to lead God pleasing lives (“guide”).

Three Uses of the Law Guide God’s law shows us how to lead a God- pleasing life Applies only to believers!