By the time Jesus sat down to teach the Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7), there were probably rumors swirling that he was an upstart teacher promoting something false. Rumors claim that he disregarded the law that was the foundation of Jewish life and practice. The law that was given by God himself. Strong accusations indeed. So, near the beginning of the Sermon, he assures everyone that he was not against the law, he was the completion of it.

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” – Matt 5:17

Here are a few of the things he fulfilled:
All peoples on earth will be blessed through you – fulfilled
The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you – fulfilled

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever – fulfilled and being fulfilled

Know and understand this: From the time the word goes out to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Anointed One, the ruler, comes, there will be seven ‘sevens,’ and sixty-two ‘sevens.’ It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of trouble. After the sixty-two ‘sevens,’ the Anointed One will be put to death and will have nothing – fulfilled

Jesus embodied specific promises and prophecies. His perfect life looked like the Scriptures lived out. His faith, obedience, and connection to God the Father showed how to live the law perfectly. He is our example in everything and blessedly, his perfection and fulfillment of the law and prophets is passed on to everyone who trusts in him.

Pastor John Riley

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