2 Corinthians 3:7–8: But if the ministry of death, written and engraved on stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of the glory of his countenance, which glory was passing away, how will the ministry of the Spirit not be more glorious?
The old covenant, the Law, was a ministration of death. When it says that it was written and engraved on stones, we know he is talking about the Ten Commandments.
It “was glorious.” It is the will of God, and it is good, even though it condemns me. There is nothing wrong with the Law. The problem is with me. It shows me that I am a sinner. “So that the children of Israel could not steadfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away.” That glory on Moses’ face slowly disappeared. If the Old Testament was glorious, how much more the New Testament! 1
Personal Application
- Read Romans 8:3-4. Who fulfilled the demands of the law for you? How do you know when you’re walking according to the flesh? How do you know when you’re walking according to the Spirit?
Godly Encouragement
- For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” –Romans 8:15
A Biblical Thought to Share with Others
His Spirit in you declares you to be His adopted child forever. – TWEET IT
A Prayer to Consider
Lord, thank You that I am now bound by Your love, and not by my fear.
1. Hughes, R. K. (2006). 2 Corinthians: power in weakness. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
