Making Sense of God’s Old Testament Commands

A sampling of O.T. commands

 

The commands occur in the context of God’s covenant

 

The commands invite a response to God’s grace

Deut. 26:18; Deut. 15:12-15

 

The commands reveal God’s character

Holiness; goodness; mercy

 

The commands show the need for an ultimate grace

Moses:  “The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me…”