Introduction

God’s Laws Through the Ages

Genesis 1 – Laws for Patriarchs

  • Genesis 3; 6:14; 12
  • Genesis 4 – Cain and Abel presenting offerings, showing they had been instructed to do so.
  • Genesis 18:19

Exodus 20 – Law of Moses for Israel (Old Covenant)

Prophets – Laws for Gentiles

Transition: Jesus Lived Under the Old Covenant, Taught the New Covenant

Acts 2 – Law of Christ for ALL (New Covenant)

Study each passage in its context to determine its relevance to us.

  • Generally, the New Testament is for us, the Old Testament is not. But even that is an oversimplification.
  • Not everything in the Old Testament is irrelevant.
  • Not everything in the New Testament is an instruction for us.