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===The Covenant Made With Israel at Mount Sinai=== | ===The Covenant Made With Israel at Mount Sinai=== | ||
[[File:El Greco - Mount Sinai - WGA10419.jpg|thumb|''Mount Sinai'' by El Greco, 1570–1572: The Law of Moses is proclaimed at Mount Sinai.]] | [[File:El Greco - Mount Sinai - WGA10419.jpg|thumb|''Mount Sinai'' by El Greco, 1570–1572: The Law of Moses is proclaimed at Mount Sinai.]] | ||
The Law of Moses was established between God and the Israelites at Mount Sinai when the LORD God called Moses to the mountain in the year of the [[Exodus]]. This law served as the contractual clauses of the covenant through which the Israelites would become God’s people.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+19%3A3-8&version=NIV |title=Exodus 19:3–8|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+26%3A45-46&version=NIV |title=Leviticus 26:45–46|quote= }}</ref> The Law of Moses encompasses a comprehensive range of commandments, including the Ten Commandments, religious observances such as feasts and the [[Sabbath]], and moral and social laws essential for maintaining order ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020-23&version=NIV Exodus 20–23]).<ref>Jean-Pierre Isbouts, The Biblical World, ''National Geographic'', 2007</ref> This law was uniquely given to the Israelites and continues to be diligently upheld by adherents of Judaism even today. | The Law of Moses was established between God and the Israelites at Mount Sinai when the LORD God called Moses to the mountain in the year of the [[The Exodus|Exodus]]. This law served as the contractual clauses of the covenant through which the Israelites would become God’s people.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+19%3A3-8&version=NIV |title=Exodus 19:3–8|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+26%3A45-46&version=NIV |title=Leviticus 26:45–46|quote= }}</ref> The Law of Moses encompasses a comprehensive range of commandments, including the Ten Commandments, religious observances such as feasts and the [[Sabbath]], and moral and social laws essential for maintaining order ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020-23&version=NIV Exodus 20–23]).<ref>Jean-Pierre Isbouts, The Biblical World, ''National Geographic'', 2007</ref> This law was uniquely given to the Israelites and continues to be diligently upheld by adherents of Judaism even today. | ||
===The Order of Aaron=== | ===The Order of Aaron=== | ||
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==The Purpose of Establishing the Law of Moses== | ==The Purpose of Establishing the Law of Moses== | ||
===Life and Blessing=== | ===Life and Blessing=== | ||
In the Old Testament era, God promised blessings to those who faithfully observed the Law of Moses. By adhering to the statutes and decrees written in the Book of the Law, the people received tangible blessings, such as family prosperity, wealth, and longevity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+28%3A1-6&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 28:1–6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+20%3A12&version=NIV |title=Exodus 20:12 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The Law was regarded as the path to life and blessing. However, God warned that death and curses would befall those who violated His law.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+30%3A9-20&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 30:9–20|quote= }}</ref> This warning was vividly demonstrated throughout the history of Israel. Whenever the people transgressed [[Law of God|God’s law]], calamities overtook them, and ultimately, their persistent disobedience led to the downfall of their nation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+8%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Hosea 8:1–4|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+44%3A22-23&version=NIV |title=Jeremiah 44:22–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | In the Old Testament era, God promised blessings to those who faithfully observed the Law of Moses. By adhering to the statutes and decrees written in the Book of the Law, the people received tangible blessings, such as family prosperity, wealth, and longevity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+28%3A1-6&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 28:1–6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+20%3A12&version=NIV |title=Exodus 20:12 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The Law was regarded as the path to life and blessing. However, God warned that death and curses would befall those who violated His law.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+30%3A9-20&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 30:9–20|quote= }}</ref> This warning was vividly demonstrated throughout the history of Israel. Whenever the people transgressed [[The Law of God|God’s law]], calamities overtook them, and ultimately, their persistent disobedience led to the downfall of their nation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+8%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Hosea 8:1–4|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+44%3A22-23&version=NIV |title=Jeremiah 44:22–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
===The Law of Moses Is a Copy and Shadow=== | ===The Law of Moses Is a Copy and Shadow=== | ||
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A prime example is the [[Passover]]. While the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt, God commanded them to observe the Passover with the flesh and blood of a lamb, which delivered them from their bondage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+12%3A5-33&version=NIV |title=Exodus 12:5–33|quote= }}</ref> In the New Testament, [[Jesus Christ]] came as the reality of the Passover lamb.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+5%3A7-8&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 5:7–8|quote= }}</ref> To liberate humanity, who had become enslaved to sin and death, He established the [[The New Covenant Passover|New Covenant Passover]], which is observed with His flesh and blood, that is, bread and wine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+26%3A19%2C&version=NIV |title=Matthew 26:19, 26–28|quote= }}</ref> | A prime example is the [[Passover]]. While the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt, God commanded them to observe the Passover with the flesh and blood of a lamb, which delivered them from their bondage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+12%3A5-33&version=NIV |title=Exodus 12:5–33|quote= }}</ref> In the New Testament, [[Jesus Christ]] came as the reality of the Passover lamb.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+5%3A7-8&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 5:7–8|quote= }}</ref> To liberate humanity, who had become enslaved to sin and death, He established the [[The New Covenant Passover|New Covenant Passover]], which is observed with His flesh and blood, that is, bread and wine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+26%3A19%2C&version=NIV |title=Matthew 26:19, 26–28|quote= }}</ref> | ||
Additionally, the [[ | Additionally, the [[Feast of Firstfruits|Feast of Firstfruits]], which occurs on a Sunday, the day after the first Sabbath following the [[The Feast of Unleavened Bread|Feast of Unleavened Bread]], involves presenting the first sheaf of the harvest to God.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+23%3A10-11&version=NIV |title=Leviticus 23:10–11 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> Jesus also became the offering of Firstfruits by being [[Resurrection|resurrected]] on Sunday, the day after the Sabbath, as the “firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A20&version=NIV |title=1 Corinthians 15:20 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+16%3A1-9&version=NIV |title=Mark 16:1–9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
Since ancient times, God has been tirelessly working to establish a plan of salvation that allows people to understand the Law of Christ through the Law of Moses, ultimately leading them to salvation. Therefore, both the Law of Moses and the Law of Christ, which is the new covenant, were established out of God’s love to bring salvation to humanity. | Since ancient times, God has been tirelessly working to establish a plan of salvation that allows people to understand the Law of Christ through the Law of Moses, ultimately leading them to salvation. Therefore, both the Law of Moses and the Law of Christ, which is the new covenant, were established out of God’s love to bring salvation to humanity. | ||