Day 13: Reading the Law in Light of the Cross

We continue our Lent series, In Light of the Cross, using the image of overlapping transparencies to show how the Old Testament stories progressively reveal the coming Messiah: a savior like Noah, a faith-filled righteous one like Abraham, a king from Judah in Jacob’s blessing, and a prophet-mediator-deliverer like Moses. From Exodus 6, we highlight God’s promise to deliver, redeem, claim a people, and restore them, undoing the effects of the fall and ultimately fulfilled in Jesus’ death and resurrection. We then reflect on the Mosaic Law (613 commands): the law is good as an expression of God’s righteousness and love, but human sin makes it accuse us and show our need for a Savior. Jesus alone fulfills it perfectly and applies his righteousness to those who trust him, so our focus isn’t burdened rule-keeping but faith in Christ that becomes embodied in a transformed life of love. We end by reflecting on trust and praying the Lord’s Prayer. 00:00 Lenten Series Welcome 00:26 Overhead Transparency Illustration 01:19 Messiah Promise Unfolding 02:40 Exodus Redemption Preview 03:15 Pause and Center on Christ 03:51 Why the Law Matters 05:03 Law Is Good but We Fail 05:52 Jesus Fulfills the Law 08:05 Not Under Mosaic Covenant 09:38 Heart Posture and Sermon 10:32 Faith as the True Work 12:24 Living Faith in Practice 13:24 Reflection and Invitation 14:49 Closing with Lords Prayer