Title: Showing Us Our Need/ Topic: Purpose of the Law

Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 19; Deuteronomy 20; Deuteronomy 21; Galatians 3

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-25
23 Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. 24 So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. 25 Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law.

Observation: The purpose of the Law is to show us what righteousness is, and that we are utterly incapable of keeping it by our own efforts. That is why sacrifices were needed before Jesus came. The Law reveals to us our need of a Savior, for none of us can claim perfection in always obeying the ten commandments of God's Law, and yet all would agree that society would be a utopia if everyone did obey them. The Law is GOOD, yet it is unattainable for us in our sinful state. That is why it drives us to Christ.

Application: We Christians need to use the Law for the purpose for which it was given. Too many of us have beat people over the head with the commandments instead of using it to show how righteous God is and how none of us can measure up. Unless people are aware of their sin they feel no need of a Savior. The Law is needed to reveal that they cannot be holy by their own efforts. Paul gives us the key to how to use the Law of God to win people to Jesus.

Prayer: Father, help me to use your Word effectively as I share your message of life, grace, and victory over sin. Give me opportunities to share the good news of the gospel with others.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.