Q23. Fulfilling the Law

[johnd]

Q2. (Ephesians 2:14-15) In what sense did Jesus as Messiah "fulfill" the Mosaic Law? What is the significance of that for Jewish people? For us Gentiles?

Jesus fulfilled the Mosaic Law by dying on the cross for us.

Christ has destroyed the barriers people build between themselves. By his death, Jesus ended the angry resentment between Jews and Gentiles.

Best regards,

John.

[cbcrna1]

Q2. (Ephesians 2:14-15) In what sense did Jesus as Messiah "fulfill" the Mosaic Law? What is the significance of that for Jewish people? For us Gentiles?

I don't know if God's plan for the world can be understood fully. Jesus was the perfect fulfillment of the law. Ending the division between God and man. Jesus was the plan, not the better plan after the first didn't work. Jesus was the plan from the beginning. Because of God's love for us. The garden, God's covenant with Abraham, the exodus from EGypt, the law all are messages of spiritual importance to us now. But Jesus is the plan and God's love is the reason.

For the Jewish people....why don't they see and respond. I know, but I don't know. Their history is our clue to God's working and loving. Look at Isreal in the light of God's love and forebearance. I don't believe God will ever forsake Isreal.

For us.......we have been given the grace to believe. The opportunity for faith, thank God. We are not better or worse. Thank the Lord for his word and our response.

[warrior]

In what sense did Jesus as Messiah "fulfill" the Mosaic Law? What is the significance of that for Jewish people? For us Gentiles

No longer was a Priest required to atone for our sins which could on be by sacrifice of a perfect unblembished animal once a year. No longer did Jews and Gentiles have a wall between them due to the law the Jews tried to force the Gentiles to live under. No longer could only the Priest have access to the Holy of Holies but the veil was rent that through the blood of Jesus we now have access.

It has the same significance to Jews and Gentiles in that by Grace through the blood of Jesus is the only way for either one to be reconiled to God. No flesh could fulfill all the laws but Christ fulfilled them making a perfect convenant through His blood that can not be abolished.

[Candygoo58]

Q2. (Ephesians 2:14-15) In what sense did Jesus as Messiah "fulfill" the Mosaic Law? What is the significance of that for Jewish people? For us Gentiles?

Q2. (Ephesians 2:14-15) In what sense did Jesus as Messiah "fulfill" the Mosaic Law?

The laws were put into place to show how far we are from being sinless. When Jesus, the Lamb of God went to the cross he made a way for us all to be saved.

What is the significance of that for Jewish people? For us Gentiles?

It opened the door of salvation for all by becoming our spotless and with out blimsh Lamb of God.

[Yvonneevonne]

The CROSS is the bridge that spans across any gulf or barrier.

Christ has knocked down ALL barries and has unified ALL believes.

The Jewish LAW was fulfilled by His DEATH and RESSURACTION.

Which means we have compete access to Him. without the practice of many laws that the Jewish people need to follow to be acceptable in God's sight.

Now we are ONE with Christ and ONLY by HIS Death and Ressuraction We can know the PRICE was paid in full.

We can be one with the Lord.

[steve.c]

(Ephesians 2:14-15) In what sense did Jesus as Messiah "fulfill" the Mosaic Law? What is the significance of that for Jewish people? For us Gentiles?

Jesus fulfilled the ceremonial component of Mosaic Law when He died on the cross because He was the perfect and complete atoning sacrifice which permits us to approach God in a condition of having our sins already paid for. The sacrifice of animals was, therefore, redundant. It was for this reason that on Jesus' death the viel of the temple was ripped apart. The kingship of Jesus also means that Mosaic civil law is obsolete. For the Jew the fulfilment of the law means that Christianity is now God's plan to save the world and to bring it to Him. It is always expected that the Jews will be part of this. The Jewish religion and its beliefs, apart from its God given moral law, has been superceded. The Jews are no longer exclusively God's chosen people but whether Gentile or Jew all Christians are equally God's children. For us Gentiles, it means that it is only through Jesus and His atoning sacrifice that we can come to God. As Gentiles we are not excluded. It also means there are parts of the Bible which are not specifically addressed to us.

[linda bass]

The Mosiac Law can be divided into 3 parts-moral,ceremonial,and civil.

Jesus fulfilled the moral law by being the perfect,sinless man.

He fulfilled the ceremonial law,by making the ultimate sacriface.

Finally,Christ fulfilled the civil law by becoming the ultimate king.

The significance of this to a Jewish person is, no longer do they need to sacriface an animal on a continual basis as atonement for sin. Jesus death on the cross was the ultimate sacriface, giving His blood as an atonement for man's sin once and for all.

For us Gentiles, it means that because of Christ's sacriface on the cross, we too, have access to God.

[wcgrace15]

Jesus as the Messiah fulfill the Mosaic Law by becoming the sacrifice for our sins, and because of his death on the cross on our behalf. we can now approach God with our sins forgiven. We no longer have to look for a animal to sacrifice. The significance of that for the Jewish people and for us Gentiles, is that the Jew are no longer exclusive people of God. The Messiah has changed the whole plan and has reconcile us to God together with his beloved Jewish people. Instead of treating Gentiles and Jews differently, now we have become in the Messiah : one of of two.

I could just imagine would this place would be like if we still have to sacrifice an animal for our sins.

[ella]

Jesus death on the cross fulfilled the Mosaic law. His death paid for our sins

and reconciled Gentiles and Jews together.

[Minchar]

Q2. (Ephesians 2:14-15) In what sense did Jesus as Messiah "fulfill" the Mosaic Law? What is the significance of that for Jewish people? For us Gentiles?

Jesus Christ "fulfilled" the Mosaic Law by becoming the ultimate sacrifice. During ancient Israel, the priest would go into the most Holy Place only once a year - Day of Atonement. If the priest was not in good standing, he would die. Jesus Christ served as the High Priest, the sacrificial animal; he took on the sins of the world. jesus fulfilled all components of the Mosaic Law. Jesus Christ ministry was about love. If you loved you would not kill, steal, etc... All of the law was fulfil through one commandment and that is love. Jesus became our mediator. Because of the finished work of the cross, we now can go as Jewish and Gentiles before the throne of God. We are all one body grafted together.

[AngelOnLine]

Q2. (Ephesians 2:14-15) In what sense did Jesus as Messiah "fulfill" the Mosaic Law?

He abolished the old laws that kept the Jews and Gentiles separated. He ended the need to sacrifice animals by becoming the sacrificial Lamb.

What is the significance of that for Jewish people?

They were no longer the only ones that could come to God.

For us Gentiles?

We are the adopted children of God.

[Bobi]

As the sinless, perfect Lamb, Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice, and therefore not only fulfilled, but completed the Mosaic Law. For the Jews it meant redemption from performing the rituals that had been established by man. Rituals that could never bring them into the presence of an awesome God. But they missed it. All the signposts were there, all the pictures and hints to show them the way to the Messiah, but they missed it. Praise God, they did! Because they rejected Christ, adoption was extended to me - a Gentile! The sinless nature of Christ was also extended to me. He took my sin, that through His blood, I could be sinless before God. Its unimaginable to me - I who deserve nothing but God's wrath and punishment - have been given peace and blessing because of the blood sacrifice of the perfect Mosaic Lamb. Thank you Jesus!!

[Lynnely]

Q2. (Ephesians 2:14-15) In what sense did Jesus as Messiah "fulfill" the Mosaic Law? What is the significance of that for Jewish people? For us Gentiles?

The Mosiac Law, the Ten Commandments God gave Moses twice, was given by God to let the people know what their relationship between them and God should be, and between the people with other people. Jesus kept each of those 10 commandments, without fail. Jesus, fully man, walked this earth to show us it could be done, but in our human frailty, we make excuses and skirt around reasons why we can't keep them.

The Jewish people held the Commandments high...but eventually tacked all the 600+ on, which made it impossible to keep "the law". The Gentiles were smart enough to know it was an impossible task to keep them all and considered them rubbish.

If one kept all 10 Commands...all else would fall into place! There would be peace in this world.

[raymond]

First let me thank Pastor Ralph for his wonderful ministry that provided me with the opportunity to study the Bible in the ccomforts of my home. Thank you Pastor, and may God bless you always. Jesus fulfilled the Mosaic law by offering the one ultimate sacrifice on Calvary. By dying on the cross for the sins of mankind, Jesus did away with the redquirement of animal sacrifice during the Day of Atonement. For the Jewish people this should be a liberating experience for them since thry would not have to sacrifice any lamb anymore for their sins because Jesus did it once and for all. For Gentiles, they should not pass upon this opportunity offered to them by God to come closer to Him. The Calvary is the ultimate proof of God's love for all mankind.

[sis. dee]

Q2. (Ephesians 2:14-15) In what sense did Jesus as Messiah "fulfill" the Mosaic Law? What is the significance of that for Jewish people? For us Gentiles?

The ceremonial law became obsolete that Jesus came to earth as a baby and thru

his death, His sacrifice.

[Jewell]

Jesus fulfilled the law when he lived his life without sin then became the sacrifice for our sins, opening for us to God.

The significance is that all, Jews and Gentiles, have access to the open door, to God, to eternal life with Jesus Christ.

[Lucy T]

The significance of Jesus fulfilling the law holds the same significance for both Jew and Gentile. By fufilling the law's requirment, Jesue restore us back to the Father. He made us one, Jew and Gentile.

[Joshua Ofosu Anim]

Q2. (Ephesians 2:14-15) In what sense did Jesus as Messiah "fulfill" the Mosaic Law? What is the significance of that for Jewish people? For us Gentiles?

In the Mosaic Law, jews were told to sacrifice animals for them to be purified (the blood of the animal is sprinkled to wash away their sins) before coming to the presence of God. However, Jesus as the Messiah and by virtue of his death and shedding of his blood became the sacrificial Lamb. The Bible says without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins. By his sacrificial death on the cross, Jesus fufilled Mosaic Law thereby making it obsolete.

The significance of this for the Jews is that they no longer have to sacrifice animals to wash their sins away before coming to the presence of God because after Jesus' death the veil in the temple was torn into two thereby giving everyone access to the father. Jesus' death was a permanent sacrifice. THERE IS NO NEED FOR ANY RITUALS AGAIN.

For us Gentiles it means that although we were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, yet He (Jesus) has now reconciled us in his fleshly body through death, in order to present us before Him (Father) holy and blameless and beyond reproach. (Colossians 21-22). HE ALSO DESTROYED THE HOSTILITY BETWEEN US AND THE JEWS THERE MAKING PEACE PREVAIL.

[meandean]

Q2. (Ephesians 2:14-15) In what sense did Jesus as Messiah "fulfill" the Mosaic Law? What is the significance of that for Jewish people? For us Gentiles?

he wiped it out by becoming it for us. we could only approach god through the law, which had its heavy requirements.one being a blood sacrifice, something had to die so we could live. jesus not only fulfilled every bit, but also created a new man, tearing down all barriers, so all that believe would be reconciled to god and given peace that surpasses all understanding.we now have a way, the only way to god, through christ jesus our lord.

[Don W]

Jesus Christ, The Messiah, totally fulfilled the Mosaic Law entirely, in all three aspects of it (moral, ceremonial and civil) by His life lived here on earth totally without sin, spot nor blemish, and upon His death at Calvary, He completely demolished the ceremonial laws of the Aaronic priesthood when the thick curtain was torn in two from the top down to the bottom (Matt. 27:51), thus permitting the way now for believers to go into the inner Holy of Holies to meet with God there at the mercy seat anytime they desired to do so (instead of just once per year under the Mosaic Law and only the high priest at that time could do so without being put to death). This is the significance for us of what Jesus did for us when He totally fulfilled the Mosaic Law in its entirety for us to be totally forgiven for all of our sins and to be brought into fellowship now with God our heavenly Father at all times and places. For the Jew, it didn

[Beadie]

Rather than have a lesser being, an animal, stand in for man

[Suellen]

Jesus fulfilled the mosaic law by being the ultimate "lamb" sacrifice. when this sacrifice was completed it did away with the necissity of ever having to do this again. Ultimately bringing the Jews and the Gentiles into a level field. They can then worship together and believe together.

[Elisabeth]

Q2. (Ephesians 2:14-15) In what sense did Jesus as Messiah "fulfill" the Mosaic Law? What is the significance of that for Jewish people? For us Gentiles?

Jesus was the final sacrifice. The blood of animals was not enough to atone for the sin of mankind. Throughout the centuries a sacrifice has had to be offered to atone for wrong. Yet Jesus came and was Holy, in Him there was no sin, no blemish, no spot. His blood fully atoned for sin. God being Holy could accept nothing less. Jesus became THE PROPHET, THE PRIEST, THE KING, the King of Kings. For the Jews, Jesus was the final sacrifice, no longer was there any need for a priest to enter the Holy of Holys and offer sacrifice, for when Jesus died the temple curtain was rent in two signifying that alol could come through Jesus to the mercy seat and have forgiveness. For the gentiles Jesus opened the way of salvation to those who were not His own.

[wunway4u2]

How did Christ forfill the mosaic law? Through the prophies from the Old Testament. His birth, his life, his death, the way he died. His resurrection and ascention. His - God's spirit pouring out on the day of Pentecost; forfilled the mosaic law(s) for a perfect sacrafice. For without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins. He Christ Jesus was the "lamb of God" who took away the sins of the world. That includes us gentiles. For the Jew; it means that they are no longer "under the law of Moses and all the rituals that were attached. It amazed me that the Jewish people as a whole; still just cannot or just will not see the Messiah-Jesus for who he is. They were meticulous in tracking geneology cause they knew that their Messiah would come from Judah, yet somehow have to be a priest too. A Levi. Tracing back Josephs and Marys earthly lineage as given in the books of Matthew and Mark clearly provides the links. That the books of Daniel, the Psalms and Isahah point to the only one who could have forfilled the prophcies. The only one who also by the way; made that claim. After his death and resurrection; the only one who was seen of his diciples and others. Then these diciples and converts should have clearly demonstrated in life and death that Jesus is indeed the Messiah they have been looking for. But still reject him. Even after Titus destroyed the city of Jerusalem in 70AD. Now there is no more record of geneology. No way to trace anyone back to "prove" lineage. No more animal sacrafices since his death. Now clearly they know that they (the Jews) are all dying in their sins and tresspasses. Moses was correct in calling them a "stiff necked people." In a way it is great to remain on track. But clearly that track that they are on is a dead end. Time to turn the train around and get on the right track. As for the Gentiles. Now we too can be graffted into the family of God. Salvation is no longer just for the Jews. We now have peace and forgiveness with God through his son Jesus. Praise and Glory to his Name now and forever AMEN!!!!!!

[edler]

Q2. (Ephesians 2:14-15) In what sense did Jesus as Messiah "fulfill" the Mosaic Law? What is the significance of that for Jewish people? For us Gentiles?

Jesus broke down the barriers between God and humanity and created peace between them even so,Jesus wanted to break down the barriers between Jew and Gentile and create peace between them. Because of the unification of both Jew and Gentiles in Christ,Paul could assure the Gentiles that you are no longer foreigners and aliens. a person becomes a part of the kingdom of God by grace through faith and nothing more.the privileges extended to those in the kingdom of God were the same for both Gentile and Jew.