The Purpose of the Law

The Purpose of the Law

November 11, 2012 | Todd Cyphers
Luke 16:14-18

The Purpose of the Law

Luke 16:14-18

11-11-12

I. Those that treasure Christ are also to treasure His Word as a stewardship.

1 Corinthians 9:16-17                 Page # 1147

Galatians 2:6-7                          Page # 1165

Colossians 1:24-29                     Page # 1178

1 Thessalonians 2:3-7                 Page # 1182

Jude 1:3                                    Page # 1223

II. Those who do not love Christ will reject Him and reject or twist the Word of God in order to justify themselves.

1. Love money/worldly things  

2. Love image  

3. Love man-made rules

Matthew 23:15 - "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you travel around on sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves.”

Galatians 1:7 – “Which is really not another (Gospel); only there are some who are disturbing you and want to distort the gospel of Christ.”

4. Distort truth and grace

John 5:39 – (Jesus said) "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me.”

Romans 10:4 – “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.”

FAMILY FAITH SHEET  

Transformation Scripture:   Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise…… Psalm 100:4 (NASB)  (CRef.-Psalm 107:22, 95:1,1 Thess. 5:16-18 )

Monday, 11-12-12 - Reflecting on Yesterday   

  1. Read Luke 16:14-18  and discuss Sunday’s message with someone.
  2. With what person or situation are you most likely to seek to justify yourself and why?
  3. How does the Law (especially the 10 commandments) drive us to Christ?

Tuesday, 11-13-12 -Reflecting on this Past Sunday

  1. Read Luke 16:14-18 again and ask God to reveal truth to you.
  2. Read Romans 10:1-4. What are some characteristics of “religious” people?
  3. What characterizes a true believer?
  4. What is Paul’s prayer for his mislead religious brethren? (see vs. 1)
  5. Pray for someone you know that needs Christ.

 Wednesday, 11-14-12 - Reflecting on this Past Sunday

  1. Read Luke 16:14-18. Now read Romans 7:14 - What are we to know concerning the Law?
  2. Read Romans 7:1-6. What all do you see concerning the law and the new life in Christ?

 Thursday, 11-15-12 – Preparing for this Upcoming Sunday

  1. Read Luke 16:14-18. Focus on verse 18. What are we to know?
  2. How does 1 John 1:9 play into this Scripture in Luke?
  3. Read Genesis 2:24-25. What is marriage according to our God?
  4. Pray for marriages and for those who will be married as well as for single people to glorify the Lord in their marriages and singleness.

Friday, 11-16-12 – Preparing ourselves for this Sunday

  1. Read Hebrews 13:4. How are we “all” to think about marriage?
  2. Why must the “marriage” bed be kept pure?
  3. Read Mark 10:9. What did God do? What is the warning?
  4. Pray for our marriages and families to reflect the glory of God.

Saturday, 11-17-12 – Preparing for Tomorrow

  1. Read Colossians 3:19. Put this into your own words.
  2. Read Esther 2:17. What did the king think of his bride?
  3. How do you think she felt and why?
  4. Read 2 Cor. 11:2 and pray for God’s Bride the Church to know and enjoy God’s love & truth in order to honor Him in all things.

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