Gods law in the Old Testament
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The law is Gods holy and righteous requirement
It is Gods written law in the 5 books of Mozes (Pentateuch) or all the books of the old testament (Thora)
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The law are the moral, ceremonial and civilian laws, given in the Sinaï were given (1447 v.C.) (de Thora)
The ceremonial laws are fulfilled and therefor abolished
The civilian laws are replaced by the teaching about the kingdom
The moral laws will stay accurate forever.
Matth. 22:34-40!!
acts: to the pegan christians were given a few laws to keep
Galaten 5 1-20 Efeziërs 2: 14-15 Leviticus 19:1-2; Jesaja 6:1-7
Mat 5:17 speech on the mountain. 10 comandments
What were ceremonial laws about:
the annualy prescribed celebrations and pilgrimages
The weekly sabbat
the daily prayers
the annualy easterfeast
the temple
the annualy pentecost/ the feast of weeks
the priests
Day of atonement
annyualy day of fasting
Feast of Tabernacles
circumcision
the sacrifices
cleansing rites
eating of ceremonial clean food
Bringing the firstborn to God
giving firtsfruits
Giving tithing
re-introducing ceremonial laws would bring separation and enmity between christians who keep those laws and those who would not.
3 categorys of laws in the OT
ceremonial laws
lev.11-15
Fulfilled in and through Christ!
moral laws
The 10 Comandments
Ex 20 en Deut. 5
Civilian laws
num.35
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The book of exodus makes clear that the people of God need his mercy and do not deserve anything
The book of Leviticus arranges how his people can come close to Him--all rules and laws have there origin in Him-- the laws of the OT prepared the people for the messias to come
The book of Genesis teaches how the free will of mankind failed
Purpose is that God reveals to his people on earth His Glory and that his people show His glory to the world.
The laws should educate us/ be a rule of life to us/ be a mirror/be a judge/ to reveal sins/ as a magnifying glass/ and to bridle us
Purpose of the ceremonial law: God wants to teach His people how to live close to Him, how to relate to Him, how to worship Him and how to serve Him.
-Those were given to make them a holy people amongst other people -They are not to follow strict and punctual for us in these days, but still very relevant on fe. marriage
10 commandments: -i am the Lord thy God -No other gods before me. -No graven images or likenesses. -Not take the LORD's name in vain -Remember the sabbath day. -Honour thy father and thy mother. -Thou shalt not kill. -Thou shalt not commit adultery -Thou shalt not steal -Thou shalt not bear false witness -Thou shalt not covet (begeren)
Questions: 1.What laws would you like to talk about tonight? 2. What examples do you have of laws that were very wise to keep for the people those days (think of the plaque and not eating pig meet). 3. What laws do you still keep, of which God shows you tonight that they might be your own law?