The Old Testament saint had to worship God through the Law of Moses. A true worshiper in the Old Testament could have fellowship with God but he had to observe the Law as well. It was a combination of the spiritual and the physical. Spiritual service to God did not do away with the physical obligations of the Law. The problem with most of Israel was that they had no contact with God spiritually but tried to please God just by performing the Law. The physical aspect of the Law could not bring them into the presence of God. The priest could perform his duties but he had no entry into the Holy of Holies. The physical aspect of the Law was meant to reveal the holiness and the majesty of God.
A New Testament believer has to worship God through Jesus Christ. He has fellowship with God and because Jesus has fulfilled the Law in its physical aspects, it becomes a wholly spiritual thing for us. However, we cannot ignore what has been done on our behalf. Our worship has to focus on the virtues of Christ. We cannot walk in God’s grace and mercy if we are not bringing our mind to dwell on the holiness and righteousness of God. We do not minimize these because we are no longer under the Law. Mercy and grace are given to us so that we can be brought into and boast in the holiness and righteousness of God our Savior.
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