Jesus and the Law: Why Our Righteousness Must Be Greater Than the Pharisees

In this week’s episode of At The Well, Curtis and Caleb dive into one of the most foundational truths of Scripture — the purpose of the Law and how Jesus fulfilled it. From Moses on Mount Sinai to Paul’s writings in Galatians and Romans, the Law was never meant to save us. It was meant to show us our need for a Savior.Curtis explains how the first four commandments teach us how to live in covenant with God, while the remaining six show us how to live with one another. But no one could keep them perfectly — which is exactly why Jesus came to fulfill them.The conversation also explores how self-righteousness, pride, and a “checklist” faith still keep many from experiencing true righteousness through Christ.In This Episode:What the Law revealed about God’s character and human sinThe difference between Old Testament law and New Testament graceWhy Jesus’ fulfillment of the Law changes everythingThe danger of “Pharisee faith” in modern ChristianityHow faith, not works, makes us truly righteous.Scripture References:Exodus 19–23LeviticusMatthew 5:17–20Galatians 3:24Philippians 3:8–11Romans 4–62 Corinthians 5:21Key Takeaway:We don’t become righteous by doing enough good things — we’re made righteous because of what Christ has already done.