The law liberates and leads us to freedom (1). It is to be trusted for it is a source of wisdom (Ps). Jesus speaks of the ultimate freedom to be won for us by his being raised up (3). He is the sign of the power and wisdom of God (2). Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22–25; Jn 2:13–25