The Gospel rests on the forgiveness of sins paid for with Christ's blood
With the Gospel, Christ writes God's Law on our hearts
With the Gospel, you know and are known by God
Your heart will be pulled to anything other than a true knowledge of, trust in, and devotion to God Himself
Family Discussion Questions:
Older and Younger:
The Old Testament priests served in the Temple or Tabernacle. Where does Christ serve?
Did everyone who was part of the Old Testament promises know God?
Why did Jesus need to die for our sins in order for us to know God?
What does Jesus do in the New Covenant, which is the Gospel, to help us to keep and love God's commands?
Deeper Discussion:
How has the human desire to prefer the outward forms of worship instead of true heart devotion been evident in your own life?
How has the desire of walking by sight (or touch or feel or hearing) rather than by faith in Christ been evident in your own life?
What does this text have to say to someone who longs for the sense of connection to God but who don't see their own sin as the greatest obstacle to knowing God?
What does this text have to say to someone who perhaps even feels forgiven by Christ but whose heart has no love for God or desire to obey Him?
Why is it critical to remember that one is added to and remains in this covenant by faith in Christ and NOT by loving God or obeying God or worshipping God well enough?
