Jordon Gilmore
Opening
- New series: The Law of Christ
- Goal: Explore boundaries, authority, and holiness through God’s Word.
- Anchor: The law reveals our need for God and points us to Christ.
Connection to Previous Series
- Parenting series talked about boundaries & authority (like parental controls).
- God’s law also establishes boundaries for His people:
- Protection
- Blessing
- Holiness
Purposes of the Law
- Protection & blessing – living under God’s law set Israel apart.
- Exposure – law shines like a flashlight, revealing sin and our need for God.
- Holiness – calls God’s people to live differently from the world.
Human Problem with the Law
- Humanity resists boundaries and authority.
- Two common wrong responses:
- Rules are meant to be broken (testing the limits).
- Checklist for rewards (treating obedience as a transaction).
- Both reveal our need for grace.
Jesus and the Law
- Matthew 5:17–20 – Jesus came not to abolish, but to fulfill the law.
- He raised the standard of righteousness beyond Pharisees and scribes.
- True righteousness = right standing with God through Christ, not self-effort.
Example: The Rich Young Ruler (Matthew 19:16–22)
- Asked: “What must I do for eternal life?”
- Claimed to keep commandments, but unwilling to give up wealth.
- Revealed self-righteousness and exposed misplaced priorities.
Paul’s Teaching (Romans 3:21–26)
- The law shows God’s perfect standard, but cannot justify us.
- Now revealed: righteousness comes apart from the law—by grace, through faith in Christ.
- God is both just (holding sin accountable) and justifier (providing salvation through Jesus).
The Law of Christ
- Jesus summarized all law in two commands (Matthew 22:35–40; Mark 12:28–34):
- Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind.
- Love your neighbor as yourself.
- All the law and prophets hang on these.
- Christian obedience flows from love, not fear.
Takeaway Questions
- Do I treat God’s law as boundaries meant to be broken or as a checklist for rewards?
- Does my life reflect love for Christ through obedience?
- Am I motivated by fear of punishment or genuine love for God?
- Where do I see self-righteousness in my own walk?
Series Focus Going Forward
- Use the Ten Commandments as a framework.
- Shine light on different areas of life.
- Explore how each commandment points us back to Christ and the gospel.
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