Externalism: The belief that what was required by the law was adherence to outward behaviors and rituals rather than inward righteousness.

Jesus was calling Israel back to obeying the Law. In obeying the Law, Israel would be "Salt & Light."

Mosaic Law (Written Law - 613 commandments: moral, civil, ceremonial)
Oral Law (Traditions of the Elders - Detailed rules expanding how to apply Mosaic Law)

The second coming of Jesus and the establishment of His earthly kingdom will be in response to the repentance and reception of the
Tribulation generation of the Jews who will embrace Jesus as their Messiah King (Zech. 12:10-14:21).

The requirement for the Kingdom was Israel’s “repentance”.

Israel's mission was to reveal God to the nations (Deut. 4:6-8). But Israel failed to accomplish her mission because she failed in the three ways the devil will test Jesus. Will Jesus, the new Israel, fail too?

Matthew 3:13-17

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