Portent of Things to Come The Worldview of God’s Law: The Law in the Biblical Worldview (1) God’s Law points beyond itself to the greater Word and promise of God. “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and ...

Praise The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Practice (2) All of God’s Covenant is designed to bring Him praise. “For I will proclaim the name of the LORD; ascribe greatness to our God.” Deuteronomy 32:3 The worldview of God’s Law begins and ends in worship. As we focus on the vision of ...

Preservation The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Practice (2) The Law of God instills a vision for the generations. “And the LORD commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God for our good always, that he may preserve us alive, as we are to this day.” Deuteronomy ...

Prosperity The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Practice (2) God’s people were to work for abundance according to the promises of God. “And the LORD will make you abound in prosperity, in the fruit of your womb and in the fruit of your livestock and in the fruit of your ground, ...

Purification The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Practice (2) God’s people are to pursue holiness in all things, at all times. “Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.” Leviticus 19:2 We have ...

Possession The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Practice (2) We are the stewards of God’s promises and blessings. “The land shall not be sold in perpetuity, for the land is mine.” Leviticus 25:23 In order to gain the blessings God promised, the people had first of all to take possession of the land ...

Preparation The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Practice (2) The worldview of God’s Law requires continuous preparation. And when Moses had finished speaking all these words to Israel, he said to them, “Take to heart all the words by which I am warning you today, that you may command them to your ...

Promise The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Practice (2) The promises of God guide the worldview of God’s Law. “Hear therefore, O Israel, and be careful to do them, that it may go well with you, and that you may multiply greatly, as the LORD your God, the God of ...

Unto Holiness The Worldview of God’s Law: Spiritual Practice (1) The end of the Law is holiness—the holiness of Jesus Christ. “You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.” Leviticus 19:2 God’s purpose for Israel was to be holy, to reflect His own being and character to the ...

Instruction in the Lord September 11, 2011 Lesson: Proverbs 4:10–27 Key Verse: Proverbs 4:13 aaa Introduction Solomon calls his children to pay attention to “the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law” (Pro. 4:1); “That is,” wrote Matthew Henry, “Let ...