Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

God's Law and Grace

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Oct 23, 2025
Explore the intriguing relationship between God's commands and His grace through the Mosaic Covenant. Discover how the detailed laws were meant to guide Israel while highlighting God's redemptive plan. Learn about the significance of the Ark and Mercy Seat in symbolizing grace amidst the law. Unpack the challenges of interpreting these ancient commands and see how they ultimately point to Jesus Christ, preserving the promise of grace throughout history.
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Mosaic Law Within Covenant Of Grace

  • The Mosaic Covenant sits inside the covenant of grace and does not replace salvation by grace through Abraham's promise.
  • The law's role was to point forward to Christ and preserve a distinct people until the promised seed came.
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Ten Words Held In The Ark

  • Only the Ten Commandments were placed inside the Ark, highlighting their unique, foundational status.
  • The rest of the law applied those commandments to Israel as a temporary, national administration until Christ arrived.
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Mercy Seat Frames Law With Grace

  • The Mercy Seat atop the Ark, sprinkled with blood on the Day of Atonement, visually pairs law with grace.
  • That juxtaposition signals that God's law is not separate from His redeeming mercy.
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