Jesus Teaches about the Law

Bible Study Lessons .... Matthew 5:17-18;19-20

In these verses from the New Testament Book of Matthew, Jesus makes it very clear that he is not implying that his followers break the laws of the prophets (ten commandments and others). He did not come to break the laws - he came to fulfill them.

Christ Explains Himself and the Law

5:17 "Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill.

18 "For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished.

19 Anyone who breaks the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven."

This is the Word of the Lord .. It is meant to change the way that we think, and the way that we live.

Commentary by Bob Pardue

Jesus and the Law

The ten commandments are a major part of the Old Testament but these laws still equally apply today.

Revelation

Christ was not only teaching about the law in these verses. He was also revealing who He really was; God in the flesh. Some of those in the crowd were experts at telling others what to do, but they missed the central point of God's laws themselves. Jesus made it clear, however, that obeying God's law is more important than explaining it.

What about Us?

It's much easier for us to study God's laws and tell others to obey them than to put them into practice ourselves. How are you doing today at obeying God? Yes - Me Too!

Love in Christ

- Bob

If you have never made the commitment to receive the love and life-changing experience of Jesus Christ, please take a moment to read John 3:16 to find information.

Verses about what Jesus says about the law are from Life Application Study Bible: New International Version

Another Lesson for Study

Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus Explains the Meaning of Salt and Light - Jesus teaches about salt and light in this Baptist study. Salt And Light. The phrase "salt and light" is used frequently by Christians and is quoted many times during baptism services but what does it really mean to be the salt of the earth and a light to the world?