How did Christ's death affect the ceremonial law?

Answer

"Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out
of the way, nailing it to His cross." Col. 2: 14. "Having abolished in His flesh the enmity, even the law of
commandments contained in ordinances." Eph. 2: 15.

By what name are the sacred writings of the Bible commonly known?
Of whom did Christ say the Scriptures testify?
To whom does the \"seed\" in these promises refer?
What did John declare concerning Him?
What distinct purpose did Christ have in giving Himself for the church?
After conferring over this matter, what decision was reached by the apostles?
How many does Paul say will suffer persecution?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle