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Part 2: The Heart of God's Law

We have addressed how an idea or institution is called "Christian" when it relates directly to Christ in some way. We have also studied Who originally gave us the Seventh-day Sabbath: Jesus Christ, our Creator. Now we will see that Christ is also our LAWGIVER, or the One Who wrote the ten commandments with His own finger.

Before beginning this study, we recommend you take a moment to read Exodus chapter 20. This chapter gives the ten commandments. Notice the fourth commandment especially (verses 8-10), as this is our subject in today's study.

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Most of the Christian world believes that Jesus is our Savior. But Jesus, called the One Who will "save us", has three other titles in the following text.

1) Other than our Savior, what three things is Jesus to us? ( Isaiah 33:22)

Who, in the God-head, is Isaiah 33:22 referring to? Can the titles: King, Lawgiver, Judge AND Savior all refer to ONE individual? Let's break it down title by title and see Whom the Bible says each title refers to specifically.

2) Christ is our _______ ( Acts 4:10-12)

3) Christ is our _____ ( Luke 19:33-40)
(In fact, the name "Christ" literally means "King", "Messiah" or "Anointed One".)

4) Christ is our _____ ( John 5:22)

5) Christ is our _____ ( James 4:12 and Acts 14:1)

6. The Bible goes on to make it even MORE clear that the same Jesus Christ, Who died on a hill called Calvary, is the SAME Lord, Who gave the 10 commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai. Let's read what Nehemiah has to say about the Lord, Who lead Israel in the wilderness. (Keep in mind also that the Israelites had been forced by Egypt to work 7 days per week - they had not been keeping the Sabbath for centuries!)

The Bible does say that God made the Sabbath FOR someone, however. Nehemiah 9:11-15

Nehemiah's description is full of meaning. As if seeking treasure, we must dig a bit deeper to find the meaning. But first, let's find the identity of this Divine Being, Who accompanied His people in the famous exodus from Egypt. There are three members of the Godhead, all three of Whom (according to Scripture) are Divine Deities. So, is Nehemiah telling us about God the FATHER, God the SON, or God the HOLY SPIRIT?

Nehemiah uses specific words to clue is in to the identity of this Being. "And broughtest forth water for them out of the ROCK for their thirst." Paul quotes Nehemiah's words, and gives us the straight answer about Who this was. 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Who was "that ROCK"?

The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus Christ was our Creator (lesson 1) AND Jesus wrote the 10 commandments with His own finger. So twice now, Jesus Christ emphasized that the Seventh-day Sabbath was to be kept as His Holy Day.

When Jesus gave Moses the Commandments, He simply said, "Remember the Sabbath..." (Exodus 20:8). This makes sense because He had already instructed us to keep it long before the commandments were written.

But, very few Christians in the world today keep the Seventh-day of the week as God's Holy day. When God said "Remember", could it be that most of the world still forgot?

It is often taught that Jesus Christ CHANGED the Sabbath day... We will definately study that idea out thoroughly. But first, in our next study we will address whether or not God cares which day we keep, so long as we keep one. Is God particular?

Do you have any further questions at this time?

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1) Other than our Savior, what three things is Jesus to us? ( Isaiah 33:22)

2) Christ is our _______ ( Acts 4:10-12)

3) Christ is our _____ ( Luke 19:33-40)

4) Christ is our _____ ( John 5:22)

5) Christ is our _____ ( James 4:12 and Acts 14:1)

Who was "that ROCK"?

Do you have any further questions at this time?

1) Other than our Savior, what three things is Jesus to us? ( Isaiah 33:22)
Who, in the God-head, is Isaiah 33:22 referring to? Can the titles: King, Lawgiver, Judge AND Savior all refer to ONE individual? Let's break it down title by title and see Whom the Bible says each title refers to specifically. 2) Christ is our _______ ( Acts 4:10-12)
3) Christ is our _____ ( Luke 19:33-40) (In fact, the name "Christ" literally means "King", "Messiah" or "Anointed One".)
4) Christ is our _____ ( John 5:22)
5) Christ is our _____ ( James 4:12 and Acts 14:1)
6. The Bible goes on to make it even MORE clear that the same Jesus Christ, Who died on a hill called Calvary, is the SAME Lord, Who gave the 10 commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai. Let's read what Nehemiah has to say about the Lord, Who lead Israel in the wilderness. (Keep in mind also that the Israelites had been forced by Egypt to work 7 days per week - they had not been keeping the Sabbath for centuries!) The Bible does say that God made the Sabbath FOR someone, however. Nehemiah 9:11-15 Nehemiah's description is full of meaning. As if seeking treasure, we must dig a bit deeper to find the meaning. But first, let's find the identity of this Divine Being, Who accompanied His people in the famous exodus from Egypt. There are three members of the Godhead, all three of Whom (according to Scripture) are Divine Deities. So, is Nehemiah telling us about God the FATHER, God the SON, or God the HOLY SPIRIT? Nehemiah uses specific words to clue is in to the identity of this Being. "And broughtest forth water for them out of the ROCK for their thirst." Paul quotes Nehemiah's words, and gives us the straight answer about Who this was. 1 Corinthians 10:1-4 Who was "that ROCK"?