“But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness” (Romans 9:31).
TEXT —Romans 9:27-33
Message
A Ten Commandments monument was installed on the grounds of the Arkansas State Capitol in June 2017, following two years of controversy and debate. Standing at over six feet tall, the monument was originally authorized in 2015 in “The Ten Commandments Monument Display Act,” which defined the Ten Commandments as “an important component of the moral foundation of the laws and legal system of the United States of America and of the State of Arkansas.”
God chose Israel as His people and revealed Himself to them, giving them laws and showing them the way of righteousness. The Ten Commandments given through Moses were temporary, leading up to the revelation of the true path to righteousness – Jesus Christ. The Jews, however, did not recognize Jesus as their Saviour, as they were expecting a political redeemer. They continued in their religious practices without realizing that Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection introduced a new way to righteousness. The birth of Jesus did not meet their expectations, leading to their rejection of Him as their Lord and Redeemer.
During the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary, soldiers pierced His side with a spear to confirm His death, unknowingly fulfilling messianic prophecies. As He died, the temple veil tore in two, symbolizing a new way to righteousness for all, Jews and Gentiles. This event marked the revelation of the path to the holiest of all, as recorded in the Bible (Zechariah 12:10; John 19:34-37; Matthew 27:50,51; Hebrews 10:19,20).
Unfortunately, the Jews continue to hold onto their levitical laws instead of embracing faith in the completed work of Jesus on the cross. This has led them to miss the path to righteousness. Interestingly, now the Gentiles are discovering the way to God through Jesus Christ. This way can only be found through faith, not through self-righteousness or adherence to the law. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life that leads to righteousness.
Thought for the day
There’s only one way of attaining righteousness: the way paved by Christ.
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
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O Lord God, please help me with the knowledge of Jesus Christ, as the way of righteousness. I accept that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life ,and l accept that He is my Lord and Saviour.
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Israel ignorantly reject Christ as a stumbling and a rock of offence to them paving way for the Gentiles world. But Israel shall be saved! Righteousness only come through Christ no other!
O Lord God, please help me with the knowledge of Jesus Christ, as the way of righteousness. I accept that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life ,and l accept that He is my Lord and Saviour.
Glad the site is back! Daily manna is a must you can’t do without it.
Israel ignorantly reject Christ as a stumbling and a rock of offence to them paving way for the Gentiles world. But Israel shall be saved! Righteousness only come through Christ no other!