Intro:
this sermon is where our Sunday am class (Romans) collides with our
Wednesday pm class (Galatians) → the product is a wonderful
explanation of Christ's part in setting us free from the bondage
experienced by those under the Law.
The
Law & Our Lord: Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12
-
Hebrews 1:1-4
God
has used several different ways to communicate to His people in days
of old
those
days have past – now is the time of communication through Jesus!
There
is no one / nothing as good as Christ (He is not just better → He
is the BEST!)
Hebrews
shows Christ is better – than prophets, angels, Moses, Joshua, &
priests
-
Hebrews 2:1-4
We
MUST pay careful attention
if
this was true of the Law → even more true under Christ!
our
salvation – announced by the Lord & confirmed by those who
heard him
God
confirmed it (in many ways) → there is NO excuse for us today
-
Hebrews 2:5-12
the
Law was delivered over by angels (2:2) but the coming world isn't
subjected to them
it
is subjected to mankind/son of man (even though they were made lower)
Jesus
lowered Himself below angels & He tasted death for everyone (v.9)
Through
Christ's sacrifice → many sons & daughters were brought to
glory!
Jesus
glory described in Hebrews 1:3
Jesus
goes so far as to call us His family (brothers & sisters v.11)
… &
Our Liberty: Galatians 3:22-29
Example:
everything was locked up under the Law (like a locked trunk)
when
Christ came – He was the key that set us free
1,400
BC (the Law) -----> 33 AD (Our Lord) -----> Now (Our
Liberty)
How
to become God's child today
through
faith = baptism into Christ & clothed with Christ
Conclusion:
The
Law was important and served its purpose well
Our
Lord came & allowed us to fully know faith
Our
Liberty comes to us from the selfless act of Jesus giving His life
for us on the cross
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