24 October 2021 Sunday Morning Service

Bible
Exodus 19:1-8
Matthew 5:17-20

Exodus
19:1 In the third month after the Israelites left Egypt–on the very day–they came to the Desert of Sinai.
19:2 After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and Israel camped there in the desert in front of the mountain.
19:3 Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain and said, “This is what you are to say to the house of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel:
19:4 ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself.
19:5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine,
19:6 you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.”
19:7 So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all the words the LORD had commanded him to speak.
19:8 The people all responded together, “We will do everything the LORD has said.” So Moses brought their answer back to the LORD.

Matthew
5:17 “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.
5:18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
5:19 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
5:20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.