1. The Essence of the Law
Deuteronomy 4-11

2. The Law of God It was a good law Romans 7:12
But people sinned and fell short Rom. 3:23
The law served to condemn Israel Rom. 7:7-11
However, it was not perfect Heb. 8:7, 7:19
It did not provide forgiveness Heb. 10:1-4
That is why we have the law of Christ Romans 8:1-3
The old law is still for our learning Rom. 15:4

3. The Law of God
Principles are universal, but the applications are based on the authority in force
The law was given to Israel Deut. 5:2-3
It is not a universal law (not for Abraham)
Not for other nations even then 4:6-7
Let us not confuse principle with application
Let us learn about God from His law to Israel

4. The Law of God God requires obedience 4:1
God forbids any deviation from His word 4:2
His word reflects His wisdom 4:6-8
Obedience glorifies God 4:7
Manner of giving the law 4:15
Therefore idolatry is wrong 4:16-19
Manner of giving the law 4:33
He showed His love 4:32-38

5. The Law of God No other gods 5:7 1 John 5:21
2. No graven images 5:8-10
Acts 17:25
3. Don’t take the Lord’s name in vain 5:11
James 5:12
4. Remember the Sabbath Day 5:12-15
A memorial of freedom from Egypt v. 15 Colossians 2:17

6. The Law of God 5. Honor your father and mother 5:16
Ephesians 6:1-3 children, obey your parents
1 Timothy 5:1-16 repay their parents
6. Do not commit murder 5:17
Galatians 5:19-21
7. Do not commit adultery 5:18
Hebrews 13:4

7. The Law of God 8. Do not steal 5:19 Ephesians 4:28
9. Do not bear false witness 5:20
Revelation 21:8
10. Do not covet 5:21
Colossians 3:5
God provided a lawgiver in His mercy 5:23-31
God has provided us a lawgiver, too 18:15-22 Acts 3:18-23, 2:36-38