While every Bible student understands that God has not and will not change, many have been taught that God’s Law has changed. We cannot have it both ways. Has the Law changed? Has Grace done away with the Law. Isn’t the Law only for the Jews? What does God say about all of this? First, what did Jesus say?
Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill.
5:18 "For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished.
5:19 "Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Jesus kept the Law and clearly stated that the Law would not change until heaven and earth are destroyed by fire at the end. All things will be changed when the new heaven and earth are created, but until then the Law remains valid and is to be obeyed.
Exodus 12:24 "And you shall observe this event as an ordinance for you and your children forever.
31:15 'For six days work may be done, but on the seventh day there is a sabbath of complete rest, holy to the LORD; whoever does any work on the sabbath day shall surely be put to death.
31:16 'So the sons of Israel shall observe the sabbath, to celebrate the sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant.'
31:17 "It is a sign between Me and the sons of Israel forever; for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day He ceased from labor, and was refreshed."
The whole world works and observes a seven day week. Many have tried, led by Satan, to change days and numbers, but to no avail. The days established by God have not changed.
Deuteronomy 5:29 'Oh that they had such a heart in them, that they would fear Me and keep all My commandments always, that it may be well with them and with their sons forever!
God’s commandments are not burdensome or confusing. The Jews established their own oral laws that added significantly to their burdens. That is what religion does around the world. Jesus made that very point.
Matthew 11:28 "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 1:29 "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. 11:30 "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.
Psalms 33:8 Let all the earth fear the LORD; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. 33:9 For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.
33:10 The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples. 33:11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation.
The world under the deceptions of Satan is always trying to circumvent God’s Law. They hope to make themselves above God, but they cannot. God’s counsel, wisdom, and Word will not change.
Psalms 105:7 He is the LORD our God; His judgments are in all the earth. 05:8 He has remembered His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations, 105:9 The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac.
We should be eternally thankful that not only does God’s Law not change, but neither does His promises. It is impossible for Him to not keep His promises as it is inherent in His nature and character.
Psalms 119:44 So I will keep Your law continually, Forever and ever. 148:5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, For He commanded and they were created.
We should have the same attitude and commitment as David.
Psalms 148:6 He has also established them forever and ever; He has made a decree which will not pass away.
Since His decrees, statutes, commandments, Law, promises, and plans will not change, how should we live?