Exodus 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...
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