1. The Law
Lesson 15

2. Theme
Nothing the Lord ever taught contradicted the OT.
The ceremonial laws of the OT have been fulfilled by Christ, we are not responsible.

3. Theme
Many of the laws of the OT are moral, we are still responsible to follow those laws.

4. A. Christ Builds on Its Foundation (Mt. 5:17)
I. The OT’s Importance
A. Christ Builds on Its Foundation (Mt. 5:17)
1. The Lord asserted that He had not come to destroy the Law & the prophets, but to complete them.

5. I. The OT’s Importance
B. It is Reliable (Mt. 5:18)
1. The OT will be preserved until all its laws & prophecies are proved true.
2. Preserved to the jot & tittle.

6. C. It is to be obeyed (Mt. 5:19)
I. The OT’s Importance
C. It is to be obeyed (Mt. 5:19)
1. Anyone who breaks the least of the OT & teaches others to do so is least in the kingdom of heaven.
2. A clear stamp of approval.

7. D. It must be properly under- stood (Mt. 5:19-20)
I. The OT’s Importance
D. It must be properly under- stood (Mt. 5:19-20)
1. Better than the Pharisees
2. Impossible

8. A. On Murder (Mt. 5:21-26) II. Christ & the OT
1. The 6th command prohibits only murder.
2. Before every violent act is a wicked thought.
3. Harsh words - jeopardy.
4. No worship if contentions.

9. II. Christ & the OT
B. On Adultery (Mt. 5:27-32)
1. A man can look at a women and commit adultery with her in his heart.
2. Divorce - don’t
a. marriage is taken too lightly
b. remarriage is adultery