Jesus, the Law & the Christian

Sermon: Matthew 5:17-20

Introduction:

I. Remember the context for these verses.
A. The Old Testament:

    B. The sermon already:

II. Jesus confirms the continuing validity of the law,
vv. 17-18.
A.

III. See the relationship of Jesus to the law, v. 17.
A. Fulfill the prophets. How?

       B. Fulfill the law.  How?
    1. Jesus fills up the meaning of the law.

    2. Jesus fulfills the law by His actions.

    3. Jesus fulfills the ceremonial law.

    4. Jesus fulfill the law on behalf of His disciples and 
    in His disciples.

IV. The danger of down-playing the law, v. 19

V. See the depth of the law, v. 20.

Application for today: