The Law of Moses: Christ: Magnified and Made Honorable
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The Law of Moses, also known as the Mosaic Law, is a foundational component of the Old Testament, encompassing the commandments, statutes, and ordinances given by God to the people of Israel through Moses. It is traditionally divided into three parts: the moral law, the ceremonial law, and the civil law. The moral law, epitomized by the Ten Commandments, reflects God's holy and righteous character. The ceremonial law includes the sacrificial system, festivals, and rituals, while the civil law governs the social and judicial aspects of Israelite life.

Christ's Fulfillment of the Law

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is portrayed as the fulfillment of the Law of Moses. He declared, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them" (Matthew 5:17). This fulfillment is multifaceted, encompassing His perfect obedience to the Law, His embodiment of its moral and ethical teachings, and His ultimate sacrifice, which the ceremonial law foreshadowed.

Magnification of the Law

Christ magnified the Law by deepening its understanding and application. In the Sermon on the Mount, He expounded on the true intent of the Law, emphasizing the spirit rather than the mere letter. For instance, He taught that anger equates to murder in the heart and that lust is akin to adultery (Matthew 5:21-30). By doing so, Jesus highlighted the Law's demand for internal righteousness, not just external compliance.

The Law Made Honorable

Through His life and teachings, Christ made the Law honorable by demonstrating its ultimate purpose: to lead people to a deeper relationship with God. The Apostle Paul writes, "So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good" (Romans 7:12). Christ's perfect adherence to the Law and His sacrificial death on the cross revealed the Law's role in pointing to humanity's need for a Savior. The Law, therefore, is not nullified but rather upheld and honored through Christ's redemptive work.

The New Covenant and the Law

With the advent of the New Covenant, believers are no longer under the Law as a means of justification. Paul explains, "For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes" (Romans 10:4). The ceremonial and civil aspects of the Law find their completion in Christ, while the moral law continues to guide Christian conduct, empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Christ as the Lawgiver

In His role as the divine Lawgiver, Christ reaffirms the Law's significance while providing the grace necessary to live according to its principles. The writer of Hebrews notes, "For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts" (Hebrews 8:10). This internalization of the Law through the Holy Spirit enables believers to honor God in their lives, reflecting the Law's true purpose as magnified and made honorable in Christ.
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Isaiah 42:21
The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable.
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The Positive Side
... far from having any intention of repudiating Moses, He most ... Christ "fulfilled" the
Law in three ways: first, by ... by His obedience He magnified the Law and made ...
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Jehovah Tsidkenu: the Lord Our Righteousness
... a self-denying laborious life, say, "Thus the law was kept ... roar, be brave, and say
like Moses, "I will ... God, through the righteousness of Jesus Christ." Say that ...
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The Unmistakable Honesty of the Writers of the Bible Attests to ...
... No: "The Lord said unto Moses, Go on before the ... the third king, Solomon, violated
God's law and married ... doubts to the eminent forerunner of Christ, and have ...
/.../the divine inspiration of the bible/chapter three the unmistakable honesty.htm

Conclusion
... When Lot warned his sons-in-law of the impending ... wanderings terminated with the
disobedience and death of Moses. ... No; Christ has left His Church here to preach ...
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Israel's Hope Encouraged;
... given us his word, and appointed a law to Israel. ... unto them at the appearance of
Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1 ... and not sons' (Hebrews 12:8). Hence Moses tells Israel ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/israels hope encouraged.htm

The Greatness of the Soul,
... part in Mary; to wit, her soul, that magnified God, even ... the soul, and when the name
of Christ is more ... down and be afflicted, because men keep not God's law. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the greatness of the soul.htm

Resources
What should Christians learn from the Mosaic Law? | GotQuestions.org

What is the difference between the ceremonial law, the moral law, and the judicial law in the Old Testament? | GotQuestions.org

What was the purpose of the Levitical Law? | GotQuestions.org

Law: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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