Overview
The Law of Moses encompasses the commandments, statutes, and ordinances God gave to Israel through Moses, particularly recorded in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The Law served multiple purposes: revealing God's holiness, exposing human sinfulness, and pointing toward Christ's redemptive work. After the resurrection, the early church recognized that Christ fulfilled the ceremonial and sacrificial requirements of the Law, though its moral principles remain binding for believers.
Key Scriptures
"And like a father he cared for them in the desert" (Deuteronomy 31:10-11, NIV) - Moses commanded Israel to read the Law publicly every seven years. "The people all wept when they heard the words of the Law of the Lord" (Nehemiah 8:9, NASB) - Ezra read the Law to the returning exiles, deeply moving their hearts. "This man [Stephen] never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law" (Acts 6:13, ESV) - The Sanhedrin accused Stephen of opposing the Law's authority.
Application
Study how Christ fulfilled the Law's requirements through His perfect obedience and sacrifice, enabling you to live by faith rather than works-righteousness.