Study 10 of 13 on Christ and His Law
Scriptural Basis: Gen. 9:12–17; 17:2–12; Deut. 9:9; Gal. 3:15–28; Heb. 9:15–28; 10:11–18.
Key Text: “Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant” (Heb. 9:15, NIV).
1. What is the difference between a promise and a covenant?
2. Why were both ancient Israel and the Christian church chosen by God to enter into a covenant relationship with Him?
3. Why does a covenant need some visible symbol?
4. Even though we are still confined to this earth, how can we be confident of our place in heaven?
5. What does it mean to have God’s law written on your heart (Jer. 31:33)?
6. We no longer have to bring a lamb as a sacrifice. So, how then can we keep a sense of the magnitude and costly expense of Jesus’ death for us?
