August 11th, 2024 - Matthew 5:17-37 - The Law

Questions to think about

How would you define “The Law”? In secular terms? In Biblical terms?

Have you ever been in trouble with the Law?

Can you think of a law that you don’t like?

What is the balance between respecting and submitting to the government (Romans 13:1-7) and disobeying a law that you don’t think is Biblical (Acts 5:29)?

What is legalism? What are some examples of legalism in your life?

How can we follow a law externally, but break it internally? (Follow the letter of the law, but ignore the spirit of the law)

How does our righteousness surpass that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law (Matthew 5:20)?

Related Scripture passages to meditate on

Exodus 20:1-17

Psalm 119

Matthew 22:37-40

Acts 5:29

Romans 3:19-31

Romans 13

Romans 6:20-23

Galatians 2:15-21

Colossians 3:1-11