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The Law of Moses encompasses a broad range of religious and moral regulations established by God for the Israelites, beginning with the [[The Ten Commandments|Ten Commandments]]. It refers to the Pentateuch ([[Genesis]], [[Book of Exodus|Exodus]], [[Book of Leviticus|Leviticus]], [[Book of Numbers|Numbers]], and [[Book of Deuteronomy|Deuteronomy]]), where God’s regulations are recorded, or it refers to the entire [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]] written in Hebrew (some Aramaic).<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Torah Torah,] ''Britannica''</ref> | The Law of Moses encompasses a broad range of religious and moral regulations established by God for the Israelites, beginning with the [[The Ten Commandments|Ten Commandments]]. It refers to the Pentateuch ([[Genesis]], [[Book of Exodus|Exodus]], [[Book of Leviticus|Leviticus]], [[Book of Numbers|Numbers]], and [[Book of Deuteronomy|Deuteronomy]]), where God’s regulations are recorded, or it refers to the entire [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]] written in Hebrew (some Aramaic).<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Torah Torah,] ''Britannica''</ref> | ||
The Israelites adhered to the Law of Moses as a fulfillment of their promise to become God’s people, viewing it as their | The Israelites adhered to the Law of Moses as a fulfillment of their promise to become God’s people, viewing it as both their right and responsibility.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+19%3A5-8&version=NIV |title=Exodus 19:5–8|quote= }}</ref> Around 586 BC, after the [[Southern Kingdom of Judah|Kingdom of Judah]] was destroyed by [[Babylon]] (Neo-Babylonian Empire), the Jews, living in exile and unable to offer sacrifices in the [[temple]], believed that strictly observing the Law of Moses was the only path to righteousness and salvation. This emphasis on the Law has led to an excessive legalism.<ref>The London Quarterly Review, ''E.C. Barton'', Vol.27, 1867, pg.166</ref> In Judaism, the Law of Moses continues to be upheld as a guiding principle of faith up until today. | ||
==Law, Commandment, and Covenant == | ==Law, Commandment, and Covenant == | ||
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The numerous sacrifices of lambs and goats during [[Sacrifices in the Old Testament|offerings in the Old Testament]] symbolized the sacrifice of Christ on the [[cross]]. Likewise, the feasts prescribed by the Law of Moses served as copies and shadows pointing to the feasts of the new covenant, which commemorate Christ’s sacrifice. | The numerous sacrifices of lambs and goats during [[Sacrifices in the Old Testament|offerings in the Old Testament]] symbolized the sacrifice of Christ on the [[cross]]. Likewise, the feasts prescribed by the Law of Moses served as copies and shadows pointing to the feasts of the new covenant, which commemorate Christ’s sacrifice. | ||
A prime example is the [[Passover]]. While the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt, God commanded them to observe the Passover | 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 [[Day 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> | Additionally, the [[Day 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> | ||
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{{quote5 |내용=Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. So the law was our '''guardian until Christ came (schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, KJV)''' that we might be justified by faith.|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%203%3A23%E2%80%9324&version=NIV Galatians 3:23–24]}} | {{quote5 |내용=Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. So the law was our '''guardian until Christ came (schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, KJV)''' that we might be justified by faith.|출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%203%3A23%E2%80%9324&version=NIV Galatians 3:23–24]}} | ||
God established the Law of Moses primarily to help people recognize their | God established the Law of Moses primarily to help people recognize their sins. Its ultimate purpose was to guide humanity to Christ, through whom forgiveness of sins and eternal life could be attained. This is why the [[Bible]] declares, “Where sin increased, grace increased all the more.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A20-21&version=NIV |title=Romans 5:20–21|quote= }}</ref> | ||
==The Abolition and the Completion of the Law of Moses== | ==The Abolition and the Completion of the Law of Moses== | ||