Jesus said: "I did not come to destroy the law, but to fulfill it."
He also said: "People who teach the law will be greater than people who do not."
Finally, he said: "The law will not pass away until it has all been fulfilled."
If that's true, then why did Jesus die for the sins for the world?
What do you mean?
Christians don't sacrifice animals anymore, has that part of the law passed away?
You know the parts about sacrificing goats, lambs, doves, and oxen?
Before I answer that, listen to another teaching from Jesus.
It may help you to understand.
"They will kill some of you.
"But you will not die."
Wow! Another contradiction. How does that help us understand Old Testament laws?
It's only a contradiction if death is the end of life.
But we can die and still live in heaven.
Do you understand?
Yes, that's interesting. Our bodies die, but our souls do not. That's amazing!
Good point. Is it like this with Old Testament laws too?
Yes. Listen to this teaching from the writer to the Hebrews:
"The law was a shadow of something better.
"No amount of sacrifices can make anyone perfect."
"Very true! The truth of those sacrifices is still important to people who have accepted my sacrifice."
So Jesus didn't destroy the law, but he fulfilled it.
If we accept Jesus as our sacrifice, that replaces the old way of doing it.
But has it all be fulfilled? All the holy days, health rules, and the ten commandments?
Not completely. That won't happen until Jesus returns.
But we still have to keep the ten commandments, right?
Yes and no. Jesus improved on the ten commandments.
"You know the law says: 'do not kill.' But I say 'don't be angry without a good reason.'"
This does not contradict the old rule, but it is an improvement.
What about the 4th commandment: the Sabbath?
Has that been replaced?
Yes it has.
According to the law, Jesus broke the Sabbath.
He healed people...
"Praise the Lord!"
"Grr...It's the Sabbath day!"
He harvested food...
"Grr...It's the Sabbath day!"
He also told a man to carry his bed.
"Grr...It's the Sabbath day!"
He also said it was okay for King David to break the law by eating holy bread on the Sabbath.
He saw the Sabbath as a flexible thing.
He said "My father works on the Sabbath, and so do I!
"The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath!
"Man was not made for the Sabbath, but the Sabbath was made for Man!"
This statement suggests that Jesus' concern was about slaves getting rest at least one day a week.
The purpose of the Sabbath was lost in Religion.
Have Jesus' teachings changed anything?
Yes. The Bible says that Jesus came to free the slaves.
He talked about Sabbath, which means "rest".
"Come to me and I will give you rest."
God told Israel to give slaves a rest one day a week.
Jesus fulfilled that commandment, like he did with many others.
Now we have Sabbath 7 days a week.
"Don't work for food. Work for God!
"Take my yoke, and learn from me."
I've heard that the Sabbath is linked to the Mark of the Beast. Is that true?
Not entirely, but they are linked. The Mark of the Beast is money.
"Hmm...How can I turn people away from God?
"Oh! I know!
"I'll get them to trust in money instead of God.
"It's brilliant!"
Love of money is the root of all evil.
Jesus told us to stop working for money, and to start working for God.
"You cannot work for God and money at the same time.
"You will love one, and hate the other."
"Go over there today."
"Oh hi, God. Sorry, I need to go to work."
"Look at the birds! They don't have jobs, and God feeds them.
"God will do the same for you, if you work for him."
"Yeah, like he said."
"Oh, birds...
"Birds won't put food on my table. We can talk more about it this weekend.
"I'll even put something extra in the offering plate."
Jesus said that not working for material needs would be the "mark" of his kingdom.
"Don't worry about food, clothing, or even your life.
"The rest of the world worries about these things. Don't be like them".
What is the Mark of the Beast?
The Bible says it will be placed in the right hand or forehead, in order to buy and sell.
"Hi, I'm here for my implant."
"That's great, the technician will help you over there."
"I don't need to go to a hospital?"
"No, someone will do it for you right here.
"Everyone is getting an implant, so demand is high."
"Very true! Thanks."
"Hi." "Hello."
"Here we go.
"Okay, finished."
"That's it?" "Yes, you're ready to start buying and sellling."
"That's $6.66."
"It's so easy and convenient!"
That's the RFID implant, I've heard about it.
Did Jesus say anything about the Mark of the Beast?
Not specifically, but he said we can only serve God or Money.
So when the Mark comes, Christians will starve?
Maybe. But if we obey Jesus, we will be part of his kingdom,
and we will learn how God can feed us without money.
Did you guys order a pizza?
No, not us.
I'm sick of this job!
Praise God!
I see. The Sabbath isn't about Saturday or Sunday, it's about making every day holy for God.
That's right! The Mark of the Beast is the final step in the evolution of money.
God is angry with people for choosing to work for money, instead of working for him.
That's why the teachings of Jesus fulfill the 4th commandment.
So the 4th commandment is very important, but especially the way Jesus taught it.
If people don't accept Jesus' Sabbath, they will take the Mark of the Beast.
In their hearts, they already have.
"Seek the kingdom of God first, and he will take care of you."
Amen!