Sermon // “God’s Law and God’s Gospel” // Deuteronomy 6

1. Read Romans 3:21-26 and 6:23. How does the Bible help us understand the nature of sin?  What are the prospects for achieving righteousness through the law?  What can people do instead?

2. Read Deuteronomy 6:4. Why does God, through Moses, reinforce the very significant fact that “the Lord is one?”
3. Leviticus 11:1-37 lays out dietary laws. Read Acts 10:9-16.  What bearing does this passage have on the dietary laws.
4. The Old Testament lists numerous required animal sacrifices to stay in good standing with God. The New Testament does not list any required animal sacrifices.  Why is this?
5. Read Deuteronomy 6:8-9. Now read Matthew 6:5-8.  What do the two passages say about the practice of individual prayer and worship?  Can you reconcile them?  If so, how?