The Fulfillment of the Law

In this insightful series of Bible classes, Brother Gordon Dangerfield explores how the law of Moses reaches its true meaning and completion in the life and work of Jesus. Each session traces the way the law, once seen as a system of rules and rituals, ultimately pointed forward to a greater covenant, fulfilled through faith, grace, and the ministry of the perfect Son and priest. With warmth and clarity, the lessons guide us to see how the disciples were trained, challenged, and transformed to carry this message to the world.

The Enigma of the Law

The series opens with the wedding at Cana, where Jesus’ first miracle symbolized the weakness of the old covenant and the introduction of something far greater. By turning water into wine, he showed his disciples that lifeless ritual would give way to a living faith. The lesson reminds us that true discipleship is not about empty observance, but about wholehearted response to his call.

A Middle Wall of Partition

This class reflects on the deep divide between Jew and Gentile under the law, a system that often bred separation and pride. Drawing from Paul’s words in Ephesians and Colossians, the teaching shows how Jesus tore down barriers, abolishing commandments contained in ordinances and creating a new man in himself. The law was not destroyed but fulfilled, opening the way for all to be reconciled to God.

The Law Itself Says

Turning to the encounter with Nicodemus, this session highlights the law’s own testimony that pointed to the need for Christ. Nicodemus, though a learned teacher in Israel, had to face the humbling truth: he must be born again of water and spirit. The story demonstrates how the law could only bring people so far, and how Jesus revealed the deeper spiritual rebirth required for eternal life.

Futility and Faith

The healing of the blind man in John 9 becomes the backdrop for this lesson. While the religious leaders clung to their manuals and traditions, Jesus offered sight, life, and hope. The disciples were shown that following him would mean breaking free from rigid formalism, embracing a living relationship, and learning to shepherd others with compassion and faith.

Perfect Son, Perfect Priest

Here the focus turns to Jesus as the one who embodies both sonship and priesthood in perfection. By examining the raising of Jairus’ daughter and the healing of the woman with an issue of blood, the class uncovers lessons of reconciliation, new life, and the need for nourishment of faith. Ultimately, Jesus’ role as priest transcends the limitations of the law, providing a ministry of life and grace.

The Veil Removed

The series concludes with the powerful image of the veil—once the great divider in the tabernacle—being torn away through the work of Christ. Unlike the high priest who could only enter once a year, Jesus has opened a new and living way into the very presence of God. The disciples, and all who follow after them, are called to minister this new covenant of grace and to live daily in fellowship with the Father through his Son.

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