The Laws of God. There were several types of laws. Some carried a penalty for sin.
The Ten Commandments. They were written by God himself on Mt. Sinai. The very nature of the subjects suggests that they were eternal laws. Curiously, the only law among the ten that could be seen as temporary was the one law that could be traced back to the creation. This is the fourth commandment "remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy". The Sabbath was the first law mentioned at creation. It was the oath set up at creation. It became the fourth commandment.
The Law of Moses. They were commonly called the law of Moses because he wrote them. However, it was God who told him what to write for most of these laws.
Religious Feasts and Sacrificial System laws dealing with the sanctuary, the priesthood and the services. These were the laws nailed to the cross. The Messiah's perfect sacrifice made them unnecessary. The sacrifice of animals, the food and drink offerings and the Sabbaths associated with these rituals were to have their fulfillment in time. The Other Sabbaths. There were seven other Sabbaths which were connected to the feast system.
Dietary laws. Describes clean and unclean eating practices. These were not abolished. Health concerns are never unnecessary.
Criminal and Civil Justice System Laws. These were not abolished, we need civil laws. However, some laws could only work in a theocracy.
Other Health and Sanitation Laws. These were not abolished. We need sanitation laws. Modern cities need better laws than the ones designed for a mobile society that lived in tents.
Two Sets of Laws
The Ten Commandments were kept in the Ark of the Covenant. While the other laws were placed beside the ark. (Deuteronomy 31: 26). Then he took the testimony and put it into the ark ... and put the mercy seat on top of the ark. (Exodus 40: 20). .. the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold in which was a golden jar holding the manna, and Aaron's rod which budded, and the tables of the covenant. (Hebrews 9: 4). Take this book of the law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, ... (Deuteronomy 31: 26).
Covenants and Promises. There are other agreements that are based on the laws and promises of God that He makes with His creation. A covenant has the characteristics of a law because they are permanent as long as both sides keep their agreements. But covenants are different because they are agreements made between two parties and legally expire at death. Laws never expire. The laws of Moses are covenants based on keeping the Ten Commandments.
Environmental Covenants. These were meant to establish the mutual duties of all parts of creation to the welfare of each other.
Earth. God made a covenant with the land to give it rest. (Leviticus 26: 34). He also promised a stable agricultural cycle. (Genesis 8: 22). The land also gives up the dead when it is punished for being defiled. (Leviticus 18: 25)
Sun, Moon, Stars. They would be used for signs and to designate time. (Genesis 1: 14). He promised seasons (Genesis 8: 22). He promised a fixed order of day and night. (Jeremiah 33: 20; 31: 35-37)
Spiritual Laws. These are laws that apply to humans.
Dominion. Humans rule the earth and take care of it. (Genesis 1: 26, 28)
Law of Sin and Death. The wages of sin is death. (Genesis 2: 16-17; )
Inherited Guilt. A later generation can suffer the punishment for their ancestors if they commit the same sins and refuse to learn from the past mistakes. In reality they are suffering for their own sins, but the rejection of the added testimony of their ancestors makes their behavior more unforgivable. As we show in our lesson on the blessings and curses, God gives us five cycles of chances before He unleashes the final punishment on the fifth time. On this principle, the seven last plagues are poured out on the final generation. Even the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah will condemn us because of the testimony and the evidence that we ignored. (Matthew 11: 21-24) So you testify against yourselves, that you are sons of those who murdered the prophets. Fill up, then, the measure of the guilt of your fathers. (Matthew 23: 31-32).
Wills and Testaments (Inherited Property). These are enforced at death. For where a covenant is, there must of necessity be the death of the one who made it. For a covenant is valid only when men are dead, for it is never in force while the one who makes it lives. (Hebrews 9: 16-17). Christ was a paradox that demonstrates the power of God. His death established the terms of the covenant. Yet His resurrection also guarantees that the covenant will be eternal. This is one technical detail for which we are very grateful.
Oath or Vow. An oath is not an agreement made between two people. It is an unbreakable promise made by one. This is why God advises sinners not to make oaths. We do not have the capacity to keep them in all circumstances. For the law appoints men as high priests who are weak, but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints a Son, made perfect forever. (Hebrews 7: 28). The unbreakable promise of God gave us Christ. for they indeed became priests without an oath, but He with an oath through the One who said to Him. The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind, You are a priest forever. (Hebrews 7: 21). See Hebrews 5: 6; Psalm 110: 4.
The Ten Commandments. They were written by God himself on Mt. Sinai. The very nature of the subjects suggests that they were eternal laws. Curiously, the only law among the ten that could be seen as temporary was the one law that could be traced back to the creation. This is the fourth commandment "remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy". The Sabbath was the first law mentioned at creation. It was the oath set up at creation. It became the fourth commandment.
The Law of Moses. They were commonly called the law of Moses because he wrote them. However, it was God who told him what to write for most of these laws.
Religious Feasts and Sacrificial System laws dealing with the sanctuary, the priesthood and the services. These were the laws nailed to the cross. The Messiah's perfect sacrifice made them unnecessary. The sacrifice of animals, the food and drink offerings and the Sabbaths associated with these rituals were to have their fulfillment in time. The Other Sabbaths. There were seven other Sabbaths which were connected to the feast system.
Dietary laws. Describes clean and unclean eating practices. These were not abolished. Health concerns are never unnecessary.
Criminal and Civil Justice System Laws. These were not abolished, we need civil laws. However, some laws could only work in a theocracy.
Other Health and Sanitation Laws. These were not abolished. We need sanitation laws. Modern cities need better laws than the ones designed for a mobile society that lived in tents.
Two Sets of Laws
The Ten Commandments were kept in the Ark of the Covenant. While the other laws were placed beside the ark. (Deuteronomy 31: 26). Then he took the testimony and put it into the ark ... and put the mercy seat on top of the ark. (Exodus 40: 20). .. the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold in which was a golden jar holding the manna, and Aaron's rod which budded, and the tables of the covenant. (Hebrews 9: 4). Take this book of the law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, ... (Deuteronomy 31: 26).
Covenants and Promises. There are other agreements that are based on the laws and promises of God that He makes with His creation. A covenant has the characteristics of a law because they are permanent as long as both sides keep their agreements. But covenants are different because they are agreements made between two parties and legally expire at death. Laws never expire. The laws of Moses are covenants based on keeping the Ten Commandments.
Environmental Covenants. These were meant to establish the mutual duties of all parts of creation to the welfare of each other.
Earth. God made a covenant with the land to give it rest. (Leviticus 26: 34). He also promised a stable agricultural cycle. (Genesis 8: 22). The land also gives up the dead when it is punished for being defiled. (Leviticus 18: 25)
Sun, Moon, Stars. They would be used for signs and to designate time. (Genesis 1: 14). He promised seasons (Genesis 8: 22). He promised a fixed order of day and night. (Jeremiah 33: 20; 31: 35-37)
Spiritual Laws. These are laws that apply to humans.
Dominion. Humans rule the earth and take care of it. (Genesis 1: 26, 28)
Law of Sin and Death. The wages of sin is death. (Genesis 2: 16-17; )
Inherited Guilt. A later generation can suffer the punishment for their ancestors if they commit the same sins and refuse to learn from the past mistakes. In reality they are suffering for their own sins, but the rejection of the added testimony of their ancestors makes their behavior more unforgivable. As we show in our lesson on the blessings and curses, God gives us five cycles of chances before He unleashes the final punishment on the fifth time. On this principle, the seven last plagues are poured out on the final generation. Even the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah will condemn us because of the testimony and the evidence that we ignored. (Matthew 11: 21-24) So you testify against yourselves, that you are sons of those who murdered the prophets. Fill up, then, the measure of the guilt of your fathers. (Matthew 23: 31-32).
Wills and Testaments (Inherited Property). These are enforced at death. For where a covenant is, there must of necessity be the death of the one who made it. For a covenant is valid only when men are dead, for it is never in force while the one who makes it lives. (Hebrews 9: 16-17). Christ was a paradox that demonstrates the power of God. His death established the terms of the covenant. Yet His resurrection also guarantees that the covenant will be eternal. This is one technical detail for which we are very grateful.
Oath or Vow. An oath is not an agreement made between two people. It is an unbreakable promise made by one. This is why God advises sinners not to make oaths. We do not have the capacity to keep them in all circumstances. For the law appoints men as high priests who are weak, but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints a Son, made perfect forever. (Hebrews 7: 28). The unbreakable promise of God gave us Christ. for they indeed became priests without an oath, but He with an oath through the One who said to Him. The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind, You are a priest forever. (Hebrews 7: 21). See Hebrews 5: 6; Psalm 110: 4.
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