Overview
In Matthew 5:18, Jesus teaches that God's Law is eternally binding and completely trustworthy. The "jot" (iota) was the smallest Hebrew letter, while a "tittle" referred to small marks distinguishing similar letters. Jesus used these examples to stress the inviolable nature of Scripture.
Key Scriptures
"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" (Matthew 5:18, ESV).
"The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever" (Isaiah 40:8, ESV).
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16, ESV).
Application
Recognize that every word of Scripture deserves careful attention and obedience, for God's Word is eternally authoritative and completely reliable for faith and practice.