Overview

Biblical Passage

Matthew 5:17–20

Supporting Passages

Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 52:13–53:12; Luke 24:27; John 5:39

Memory Verse

Matthew 5:17

Table Talk Question

What role should the Old Testament play in my faith journey?

Biblical Truth

Believers can have confidence in the promises of Scripture and assurance of Salvation because Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament.

Context

Jesus provides the image of the invisible God. He was present in the Old Testament and perfectly fulfilled the Law and its prophecies. In His time on earth, He paid the full penalty of the Law as the substitute for sinners. This series of lessons will focus on each of the ways Jesus revealed Himself: Jesus as God’s Son, Jesus as fully human, Jesus as the Messiah, Jesus as God with dominion over nature, Jesus as Savior, and this lesson, Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture.

Learning Goals
  • Learners will examine how the Old Testament points to Jesus’ place in history.
  • Learners will evaluate their response to Jesus as the One who fulfilled the Old Testament.
Prayer Suggestions

As you prepare to teach, pray for your learners.

  • Pray that learners will gain a fresh perspective on the value of the Old Testament and a fresh hunger for every part of God’s Word.
  • Pray that learners will stop trusting in their own ability to stand as righteous before God.
  • Pray that learners will honor Jesus and focus on His ability to stand as righteous on their behalf.

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