19. How did Christ's death affect the ceremonial law?
“Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to His cross.” Col. 2:14. “Having abolished in His flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances.” Eph. 2:15.
20. Why was the ceremonial law taken away?
“For there is a disannulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness (for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in thereupon of a better hope, through which we draw nigh unto God.” Heb. 7:18, 19, R. V.
21. What miraculous event occurred at the death of Christ, signifying that the sacrificial system was forever at an end?
“Jesus, when He had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.” Matt. 27:50, 51.
22. In what words had the prophet Daniel foretold this?
“And He shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week He shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease.” Dan. 9:27.
23. How enduring is the moral law?
“Concerning Thy testimonies, I have known of old that Thou hast founded them forever.” Ps. 119:152.