october 20, 2024

mishpat 2

ptr. jojo fernandez

main passage

1 timothy 1:8-11

when a person teaches the scriptures, he/she should distinguish speculation that goes beyond what God has revealed from the teaching of God’s Word

love for others should be primary in teaching, not a desire to glorify oneself by the admiration of listeners

the teacher should present the scripture considering the purpose for which God intended it

the law is a good and holy gift, meant to reveal sin and lead people
to the gospel of Christ
its purpose is not to justify but to convict

let us not misuse the law, either by neglecting it or by trying to earn our righteousness through it

may we faithfully proclaim the glorious gospel that saves, pointing people to the cross where Christ fulfilled the law for us

let us pray that we would continue to live by grace, honoring the law
in its proper context, and directing others to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ