Exodus 21:12-17 Read 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 and recite together. Read Exodus 21:12-17 What do these verses teach us about the value God places on human life?What distinctions does the passage make between different kinds of offenses? Why do you think the Law distinguishes between intentional and unintentional killing (vv. 1214)?What does this teach us about justice,...
Keep ReadingExodus 21:1-11 Read or recite Psalm 119: 129 - 131 Read Exodus 21:1 - 11. What did you learn from Sunday's sermon? What are some common misconceptions in our society concerning the laws about slaves found in Exodus 21:1 - 11? During the time of Moses, slavery was voluntary, temporary, and considered benevolent. What do each of these (voluntary, tempo...
Keep Reading2 Corinthians 5:14-21 1. Read 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. Paul says, "the love of Christ controls us." What are some other things that tend to "control" or motivate us? How does being captivated by Christ's love change the way we approach evangelism? 2. It was asked, "Are you amazed that God has saved you?" Why is our own delight in the gospel so important for personal evange...
Keep ReadingExodus 20:22-26 Read or recite Psalm 119: 129 - 131 together. Read Exodus 20:22 - 26. What thoughts come to your mind when you consider the many, many laws found in the Book of the Covenant (Exodus 20:22 23:33)? The Law of God reveals the character of God! As we went through the laws of God found in Exodus 20:2226, what was one attribute of God that was ...
Keep ReadingExodus 20:18-21 Read or recite Psalm 119: 129 - 131 together. Read Exodus 20:18 - 21. What encouraged you from today's sermon? What were the three responses of the Israelites to God's awesome presence on Mt. Sinai and His verbal communication of the Ten Commandments to them? Which of the Israelites' three responses stands out to you and why? It ...
Keep ReadingExodus 20:17 Read or recite Psalm 119: 129 - 131 together. Read Exodus 20:17. What is one thing that you have taken away from MBC's time in the Ten Commandments? Which of the Ten Commandments is currently most challenging for you to gladly obey? It was stated that the Decalogue revealsto us five realities: #1: God is morally good, #2: Humanity is mor...
Keep ReadingExodus 20:16 1. We heard that truth is rooted in God's own character rather than merely being a good moral principle. How does understanding God as "the God of truth" change the way we think about honesty in everyday life? 2. It was mentioned that slander, gossip, half-truths, deception, exaggeration, flattery, and sharing information carelessly are ways in which w...
Keep ReadingExodus 20:15 1. When you hear the command, "You shall not steal," what is the first thing that comes to mind? Before hearing this sermon, did you tend to think of it only as taking someone else's possessions? 2. Why does this command only make sense if God owns everything? How do passages like Psalm 24:1 and Colossians 1:16 deepen your understanding of the Eighth Comma...
Keep ReadingExodus 20:14, The 7th Commandment Read Exodus 20:1-14 God's law reveals the God of the law. What does the seventh commandment reveal about God's holiness, purity, faithfulness, and covenant-keeping character? Why is learning about the attributes of God essential to our faith and lives? Exodus 20 begins with redemption before command: "I am the LORD your God, who broug...
Keep ReadingExodus 20:13 Read or Recite I Thessalonians 4:3 - 5 together. Read Exodus 20:13. What stood out to you from today's sermon? Who and what does the term murder refer to in Exodus 20:13? The 6th commandment demonstrates that every human life is precious in the sight of God, but why is every human life precious in the sight of God? What are some way...
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