2Cor 3:7 | MHM | STEP | v. 7 : Paul describes the Old Testament law as the ministration of death (2 Corinthians 3:7 ). The law points out sin and God’s anger against it. It shows us God above us and against us, but the gospel reveals grace and Emmanuel , meaning “God with us.” The gospel is more glorious than the law, even though the law also had glory. For example, Moses’s face shone with brightness after meeting with God and carrying the tablets of the law (see Exodus 34:29 ).

‏ 2 Corinthians 3:7

v. 7: Paul describes the Old Testament law as the ministration of death(2 Corinthians 3:7 ^a). The law points out sin and God’s anger against it. It shows us God above us and against us, but the gospel reveals grace and Emmanuel, meaning “God with us.” The gospel is more glorious than the law, even though the law also had glory. For example, Moses’s face shone with brightness after meeting with God and carrying the tablets of the law (see Exodus 34:29 ^b).