The Rules: Part One

The Rules for a Better Life

Without law there is chaos

Genesis 1:1-8 – Creation brings order to the chaos of “the waters”.

Judges 17:6 – Without law humans return to chaos.

Humans are sinful, yet crave order

Genesis 2 – Adam and Eve experience disobedience and shame.

Exodus 32:1-6 – Moses’ brother Aaron creates a golden calf.

God’s rules for our lives

Colossians 2:20-23 – Forget perishable regulations

Colossians 3:5-11 – Put to death your need for regulations

Colossians 3:12-17 – Paul’s list of “heavenly” regulations

Jesus fulfills the Law

Matthew 5:17-19 – No part of the law is abolished; Jesus fulfills law

Exodus 20 – God gives the 10 Commandments for life

Micah 6:8 – Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly…

Grace as the source of righteousness

Matthew 7:12 – The Golden Rule

Matthew 22:36-40 - The Greatest Commandment

Luke 6:36 – Judge not, lest you be judged

Colossians 3:12 – Clothe yourselves with compassion