1. A Synopsis of Our Study Right and power of rule Two possible sources Interpreting the Bible Necessary implications Specific and generic Mode of action Inherent in God If God had said nothing Statements/commands Examples Allowed or binding

2. Does any of this matter?  Personal accountability – Ezekiel 18:20 The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bear the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself.

3. Colossians 1:13-14 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. Only God can provide a bridge for salvation

4. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Man must cross the bridge Faith & Obedience

5. Different Covenants / Different Laws The First Law – Gen. 2:16-17  God’s superior position (naturally realized)  Method used by God for delivering His Will  Man’s capacity and duty to understand  Right and wrong established by choice  Knowledge of good and evil expanded

6. The temporary solution for sin Faith and obedience looking to Christ  Animal sacrifices – (Gen. 4:3-7 & Heb. 11:4)  Specific and unique tests of faith – (Gen. 22 & Heb. 11:17-19)  The Law of Moses – (Exodus 20:1-17 –The Ten Commandments)

7. The temporary solution for sin Faith and obedience looking to Christ  Social and civic duties – (Exodus 21-23)  The tabernacle, priestly duties, and worship – (Exodus 24-31 – from the mountain)  Expanded revelation – (The book of Leviticus)

8. Before Moses little is known about the details of worship God gave explicit and detailed guidelines to Moses about social, civic, and religious service

9. The purpose of the Old Law: Galatians 3:24 Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. Hebrews 10:1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect.

10. The purpose of the Old Law: Hebrews 9:8-10 …the way into the Holiest of All was not yet made manifest while the first tabernacle was still standing. It was symbolic for the present time in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make him who performed the service perfect in regard to the conscience-- concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly ordinances imposed until the time of reformation.

11. Arguments that diminish New Testament authority  God was not as explicit and detailed in the New Testament about worship (Acts 2:42)  God does not seem to care as much about details in the New Testament (Col. 3:17, 1 Peter 4:11)

12. Arguments that diminish New Testament authority  The nature and focus of the New Testament is different. (Heb. 8:6-7)  I just do not see the New Testament as a book of law (Heb. 9:19 & Rom. 8:2, 1 Cor. 14:37, 1 Thess. 4:1-2) (Ceremonial rites and formalities are de-emphasized)

13. Why the difference in details? Jer. 31:31-34 Jeremiah 31:33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Biological people / spiritual people

14. A brevity of details about worship in the New Testament does not mean that God is indifferent or that we can dismiss what He says.

15. If anything, spiritual Israel will have a greater respect for God’s instructions than physical Israel did. Jeremiah 25:3-12 2 Tim. 3:16-17 2 John 9-11 We should respect the details which are given.

16. Compare the Old and New Testament details about:  The care for those less fortunate Leviticus 19:10 And you shall not strip your vineyard bare, neither shall you gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard. You shall leave them for the poor and for the sojourner: I am the LORD your God.

17. Compare the Old and New Testament details about:  The care for those less fortunate James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. Matt. 25:32-46

18. Compare the Old and New Testament details about:  General treatment of others Leviticus 19:18 You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.

19. Compare the Old and New Testament details about:  General treatment of others Leviticus 19:14 You shall not curse the deaf, nor put a stumbling block before the blind, but shall fear your God: I am the LORD.

20. Compare the Old and New Testament details about:  General treatment of others Matthew 7:12 Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Never stated in so many words in the Old Testament A summation of all the details

21. Compare the Old and New Testament details about:  Holy Feasts / Lord’s Supper 2 Chronicles 8:13 according to the daily rate, offering according to the commandment of Moses, for the Sabbaths, the New Moons, and the three appointed yearly feasts--the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles.

22. Compare the Old and New Testament details about:  Holy Feasts / Lord’s Supper Acts 20:7 – First day of the week 1 Cor. 11:20-29 – Elements and attitudes No pomp and circumstance or special dress for priests

23. Compare the Old and New Testament details about:  Sabbath / Sunday Exodus 20:8-11 Exodus 23:12 Acts 20:7 1 Cor. 16:1-2 Not a holy day or day of rest

24. Compare the Old and New Testament details about:  Physical Kingdom / Spiritual Kingdom Deut. 6:1-3 John 18:36 Matt. 5:20 Matt. 7:21-23

25. Compare the Old and New Testament details about:  Animal sacrifices / living sacrifices Leviticus Rom. 12:1-2

26. I just do not see the details and information of the New Testament as being regulatory. If the stories and information from the Law and Prophets were intended to teach, instruct, and regulate the Jews actions, then why would the New Testament be any different?

27. God’s first law giver and mediator Deut. 5:1 Lev. 1:1-2 Exodus 32:7-14 The work of the Prophets: Reminded the people Applied instructions Clarified The Law Completed revelation All revelation was important – Luke 24:44

28. Why did God record the events and details of the New Testament if much of what He said does not matter?  Where do we get that idea?  It is not found in God’s Word  It can only come from man’s wisdom and is without any justification or support

29. God’s final Law Giver and Mediator 1 Cor. 9:20-21 Gal. 6:1-2 Heb. 9:15 The work of the apostles: Remind – 2 Peter 1:12 Application – 1 Thess. 4:1-2 Clarify – Eph. 3:3-4 Finish the message – John 16:13 & Jude 3

30. So what part of the New Testament do you want to dismiss? 2 Tim. 3:14-17 – 4:1-5 1 Tim. 4:6-16 When did God ever give instructions about service and action that He did not expect or demand compliance?