The Law and the Prophets

The Law and the Prophets

 

◩ Example of Leviticus 17:10-14

Sermon point - Idolatry.

God wants to worship him alone.

Love the Lord your God and loves your neighbor.

 

◩ 6 Guidelines

- The OT law is a covenant.

-- Preamble, prologue, stipulations, witnesses, sanctions, and document clause(Numbers and Deuteronomy)

 

- The OT is not our Testament.

-- Loyalty in the old covenant and the new covenant

 

- Two kinds of Old-covenant stipulations have clearly not been renewed in the new covenant.

-- civil laws and ritual laws.

 

◩ Interpreting the OT Law

- OT law is not just about G's justice and holiness, but also about G's love and mercy

- Remember what J says about the essence of the OT Law: "Love your God..." and "Love your neighbor..."(Matt 22)