"For on the one hand there is an annulling of the former commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness, for the law made nothing perfect; on the other hand, there is the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God." (Hebrews 7:18,19)
The Holy Spirit is still teaching us of the High Priesthood of Jesus, first glimpsed in Genesis. The word, "better," is a key word in understanding the Book of Hebrews. The whole intent is to show us God's, "better."
Our text in no way speaks ill of the Law. Galatians says that the Law was, "our schoolmaster to bring us to Christ." And make no mistake about it; you and I need a, "schoolmaster," and not just before we were "saved." I fear that a lot of that freedom we hear so much about in happy hour worship is a freedom now to do what we want, when we want, "and no law will keep me in bondage." If you listened to some religious people, you would get the impression that any command, Old or New Testament, robs a person of "victory in Christ." No. The commands rob us only of ourselves. The only "victory in Christ" comes from submission to Christ.
The purpose of the Law was to take us to a better place------- to Jesus Christ Himself, the forgiveness and eradication of sin, right into the very Heart of God. And, "....what the Law could not do weak as it was through the flesh, God did." In Jesus Christ, "He condemned sin in the flesh, so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit."
Father, in Jesus' Name, help me to yield to your Perfection. Amen.
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The Holy Spirit is still teaching us of the High Priesthood of Jesus, first glimpsed in Genesis. The word, "better," is a key word in understanding the Book of Hebrews. The whole intent is to show us God's, "better."
Our text in no way speaks ill of the Law. Galatians says that the Law was, "our schoolmaster to bring us to Christ." And make no mistake about it; you and I need a, "schoolmaster," and not just before we were "saved." I fear that a lot of that freedom we hear so much about in happy hour worship is a freedom now to do what we want, when we want, "and no law will keep me in bondage." If you listened to some religious people, you would get the impression that any command, Old or New Testament, robs a person of "victory in Christ." No. The commands rob us only of ourselves. The only "victory in Christ" comes from submission to Christ.
The purpose of the Law was to take us to a better place------- to Jesus Christ Himself, the forgiveness and eradication of sin, right into the very Heart of God. And, "....what the Law could not do weak as it was through the flesh, God did." In Jesus Christ, "He condemned sin in the flesh, so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit."
Father, in Jesus' Name, help me to yield to your Perfection. Amen.
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News, Commentary: www.apf327.blogspot.com
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
"Looking unto Jesus"
Hebrews 12:2
