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Title: Why the Law? Main Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29 A. The Superiority of the Promise. The promise _________________________. The promise _________________________. The promise _________________________. The promise _________________________. B. The Inferiority of the Law. The Law was added because of transgression. The Law can ____________ sin…to a point. The Law _______________ sin. The Law was put in place by a mediator. The Law was given through ____________. The Law was received through ____________. The Promise came straight from ___________. The result of the Law. Is the Law contrary to the promise? No! The Law isn’t intended to give life. The Law imprisons all of us under sin, to drive us to faith in Christ. C. The Purpose of the Law. Before Christ came, the Law was a ____________. After Christ came, we no longer need a ____________. In Christ we are sons and daughters of God. In Christ we are Abraham’s offspring. In Christ we are heirs according to the promise. D. Conclusion Compare the wording on the Law versus the Promise. The Law was given to reveal sin. The ultimate purpose of the Law is to _____________________________________. Discussion Questions 1. From the Scriptures today, what makes the Promise superior to the Law? 2. The Promise given to Abraham was based on God alone, merely requiring Abraham to respond in faith. How does that make it different/better that the Law which required the people to keep their end? 3. If the Law does not exist to give life or righteousness, why was it given? 4. What purpose does the Law have for us today? 5. Question for thought this week: What do I teach others about God’s Law? What do I communicate through my life, actions, words, etc.
Paul reminds us that the law was never meant to replace God’s covenant, but to point us to Christ. Through faith in Jesus, we are no longer slaves under the law but sons and daughters-heirs of the promise given to Abraham.
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Law does not replace faith. The law is fulfilled for those included in Christ.
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God’s promise to Abraham cannot be undone. All who have received Christ have been made heirs according to God’s promise.
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