Day 28 - Luke 16: 16-17 -- Robb P
“The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the good news of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing their way into it. It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the least stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law."
How
does this make sense - the good news (gospel) takes over from the law
and prophets, but not the smallest stroke drops from the law?
In
fact, the teachings of Jesus are more demanding that the Law, not less.
It is not merely what we do, but it also involves why we do what we do
and who we are. The good news of the Kingdom transcends rather than
replaces the Law.
As the LORD prophesied through Jeremiah, "This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people."
Consider. How do we treat people? Who or what do we actually serve? What or whom do we love? What are our priorities?
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