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NASB | Leviticus 20:9 ¶ 'If there is anyone who curses his father or his mother, he shall surely be put to death; he has cursed his father or his mother, his bloodguiltiness is upon him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Leviticus 20:9 ¶ 'If anyone curses his father or mother, he shall most certainly be put to death; he has cursed his father or mother; his blood is on him [that is, he bears full responsibility for the consequences]. |
Bible Question (short): OT Laws - still apply today? |
Question (full): I have read very little of the OT, I am relatively new to Bible reading, so my confusion will shine through! My question is -- what is the application, if any, of the OT laws listed in Leviticus, such as 20:9, to we Christians today. (I just chose this one as an example, could have chosen others.) Jesus came to "fulfill the OT Law" - does that mean that these rules do not apply to us? But the Ten Commandments do? Is it because we are Gentiles, and the Law was not given to Gentiles? If that is the answer, does the Law still apply to Messianic Jews (who I assume are Jews who believe in Christ's divinity, incarnation, resurrection)? I know that Paul said that no man can completely follow the Law, are we supposed to still be trying? Thanks for your help!! reilly |