Christ has not come to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it. He says that the Law will not pass away until all of the Law has been accomplished. Christ has not come to remove the Law, but to live in perfect accordance with it. We now partake in his righteousness, as though we lived in perfect accordance with the Law ourselves. Now we are heirs of God with Christ (Romans 8:17) and there is no condemnation for us (Romans 8:1).

Matthew 5:17-20

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ What does it mean for the law to be fulfilled?

+ What does Christ fulfilling the law have to do with our righteousness?

+ How is the righteousness we have in Christ superior to the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there a sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+Through divine accountability, what is the Lord calling you to confess of, share with your community, and ask for help and correction in?

+ How does Christ fulfilling the Law help us to live out the freedom we have in Christ?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?