Living In The House

Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church

April 12th Sermon, Day 5

Imagine an architect showing you detailed blueprints for your dream home. The blueprints are essential - they show the structure, design, and intention. But once the house is built, you don't live in the blueprint; you live in the actual house.

The Old Testament is like those blueprints. It was incredibly detailed and absolutely essential for understanding God's plan, but now that Jesus has come, we live in the reality of what those blueprints pointed toward. You don't have to try to earn righteousness through rules and rituals anymore. You don't have to wonder if you're good enough or if you've done enough. Jesus has built the house of salvation, and you get to live in it through faith. The Old Testament succeeded perfectly in its purpose - pointing us to Jesus. Now you can live in the freedom of God's grace, knowing that what needed to be accomplished has already been accomplished by Christ.

Bible Verse

'Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.' - Matthew 5:17

Reflection Question

What would change in your daily life if you truly lived in the 'house' of grace rather than trying to follow the 'blueprint' of rules?

Quote

The Old Testament, it's like a blueprint for a house. The blueprint is incredibly detailed, right? It shows structure, design, intention. It's essential for construction. But once the house is built, you don't live in the blueprint. You live in the house.

Prayer

Lord, help me live in the freedom of Your grace rather than the burden of trying to earn Your love. Thank You for the house of salvation You've built through Jesus.