The law of God had a definite function in the history of redemption. It still has a function, but it is not the same function as it had in Israel’s experience. The law that worked wrath in Israel’s conscience has been fully silenced and does not work, in any sense, either wrath or blessing in the Christian. The law of God can neither curse nor bless a Christian. It cannot curse a Christian because Christ has endured every curse the law threatened, and it cannot bless a Christian because even with a new heart, the child of God cannot earn the blessing that is the reward for perfect obedience. However, just as Christ endured every curse the law threatened, he also earned every blessing the law promised. If you read the law and feel guilt and despair, you do not understand justification, and if you read the law and feel good about your progress in sanctification, you are a deceived, self-righteous hypocrite.

John Reisinger

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Dairy	French	Breads, Desserts	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

8	oz	Stale, dense, french bread
4	tb	Butter, softened
1/2	c	Dried cherries or raisins
3		Large eggs
2/3	c	Plus 2 tb sugar
4	ts	Vanilla extract
1/2	ts	Almond extract
1	pn	Salt
4	c	Milk, heated
1/4	ts	Cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

Slice bread 1/2" thick.  Butter 1 side of each slice.
Butter 1 1/2 qt. shallow baking dish.  Arrange one half the bread,
buttered side up, in single layer in dish. Sprinkle with cherries or
raisins.  Top with another layer of bread slices. Whisk eggs, 1/2 cup sugar
and vanilla and almond extracts, and salt in bowl. Whisk in hot milk. Pour
custard over bread.
Press bread into custard.  Let stand 30 minutes.
Press again. Preat oven to 350 degrees.  Place baking dish in larger
baking pan. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon in bowl. Sprinkle over
pudding. Pour boiling water in large pan halfway up side of dish. Bake 45
to 50 minutes until golden. Serve warm with cream.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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