The Law Fulfilled in Christ (Matthew 5:19)

Tim considers what Jesus means in Matthew 5:19 when He says, “whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven…”Outline:0:00 – Question on Matthew 5:193:55 – Considering the Context9:35 – What is “the law” and “the prophets”?13:19 – Jesus is not speaking of imputed righteousness.17:23 – Under Moses, what were the greatest commandments?20:37 – Some try to explain away certain commandments of the Old Testament.29:43 – Considering the “golden rule” in Matthew 7.34:30 – What terms does the Bible talk about a moral law?36:30 – Romans 13:8, “owe no one, anyone, except to love each other”39:11 – Is “love” a cheap word? Does love not have a good sound in some people’s minds?40:48 – Consider love in John 13.46:12 – Colossians 3:14 “put on love”.47:43 – James 2:8, fulling the royal law.51:20 – Romans Chapter 8 – practical righteousness.57:30 – Where does it stop?1:02:05 – The apostles spiritualize the Mosaic law.1:04:50 – Observe the shadows in the fullness.1:09:43 – Recognize that Christ came to fulfill the law and redeem a people whose lives will be filled with obedience because they are empowered by His Spirit.1:12-11 – Closing with questions from those on the Zoom call.