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THE TEACHER AS ONE WHO FULFILS GOD’S COMMANDMENTS

One of the most important challenges of life and ministry may be found in the words Jesus uttered.

“Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets.
I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.” Matthew 5:17

1. Latent Fear

This was a powerful latent fear of many. As long as this fear was not addressed and dealt with thoroughly, the hearts of many would not be open to the Lord’s teachings at all.

a) The general populace
They did not know Jesus well. They also did not know the Scriptures well too. How would they know that Jesus would not come and destroy the Law and/or the Prophets?

b) The religious leaders (Scribes, Pharisees etc)
These had very strong traditional ideas about the Law and/or the Prophets. Their approach may be described as:-

i) Legalistic

ii) Slavish

2. Allaying fears

Jesus sought to allay this latent fear in e very gracious and gentle manner.

a) Words of assurance
This was the first thing that Jesus sought to do. He had to assure His listeners that He had not come to destroy the Law and/or the Prophets!

b) Fulfilment of the Law and the Prophets
This was quite a statement. This was the best proof He could offer His listeners! Let us consider the significance of fulfilling the Scriptures!

i) The Highest regard for God’s word is demonstrated

ii) The Holiest regard for God Himself is evidenced

iii) The Healthiest reverence is to be found in the way one seeks to live out
the truth of God’s word

A GREAT CHALLENGE INDEED

Let us take seriously the Sunday School Ministry. Let us seek to emulate the example of the Lord Jesus. Let us seek to fulfill the Scriptures!