1. Read or recite Psalm 119: 129 - 131 together.

2. Read Exodus 20:18 - 21.

3. What encouraged you from today’s sermon?

4. 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? 

5. Which of the Israelites' three responses stands out to you and why?

6. It was said that we can imitate God’s love by keeping each other from sin and by pointing each other to righteousness. Who at MBC has loved you well by leading you away from sin and leading you in righteousness?

7. What were Moses three responses to the Israelites acceptance of him as their mediator between them and God?

8. Which of Moses' responses stands out to you and why?

9. Moses was an excellent mediator for the Israelites, but why is Our Mediator, Jesus, far, far better?

10. Prayer

1. Read or recite Psalm 119: 129 - 131 together.

2. Read Exodus 20:17.

3. What is one thing that you have taken away from MBC’s time in the Ten Commandments?

4. Which of the Ten Commandments is currently most challenging for you to gladly obey?

5. It was stated that the Decalogue reveals to us five realities: #1: God is morally good, #2: Humanity is morally corrupt, #3: Humanity desperately needs a Savior, #4: God is merciful, and #5: God is kind. Which of those realities stands out to you? 

6. What is the difference between commandments 6 – 9 and commandment #10?

7. Covetousness is an inordinate and wrong longing for something possessed by another. What have you been guilty of coveting?

8. Covetousness was called a gateway sin that leads to many other sins such as envy, anger, bitterness, complaining, and greed, which can lead to wicked actions such as adultery, assault, lying, murder, and theft. How have you seen this play out in your own life? 

9. It was said that idols in the heart produce covetous desires in one’s life. Therefore, to eliminate our covetous desires, we need to abandon the idols in our hearts.  But how do we abandon the idols in our hearts? (Remember Pastor Nate’s example of Mr. Toad from Wind in the Willows) 

10. Christ is the greatest treasure we can know, possess, and enjoy, but how do we practically make Him the treasure vastly superior to all other treasures in our lives?

11. Prayer

3. Look at Matthew 12:34-35. Why is it important to recognize that sinful speech is ultimately a heart issue rather than merely a communication problem? How does that change the solution to the problem of false speech?

4. A few diagnostic questions were posed to consider before speaking.

      -Do I know the facts?

      -Are my motives right?

      -Would I say the same thing if the person were present?

      -Do my words demonstrate God’s wisdom & care?

9. Where do you most need God's grace to grow in truthful speech? How can this group pray for you and encourage you to become someone who reflects the character of the God of truth?

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 Commandment?

3. It was emphasized that stealing ultimately says, “I know better than God.” In what ways can that attitude appear even when someone never commits theft in the traditional sense?

4. Read Mark 7:21–23. Jesus says theft comes from the heart. How does this challenge the idea that stealing is merely an outward action?

5. Several modern forms of stealing were mentioned: dishonesty at work, plagiarism, taking undeserved credit, laziness, and exploiting others. Which of these do you think our culture tends to minimize or excuse? Why?

6. How are coveting, discontentment, and stealing connected? Have you ever seen dissatisfaction with what God has given lead toward sinful attitudes or actions?

7. It was emphasized that the Law exposes our sin before it points us to Christ. Why is it important to see both our guilt and God’s holiness before we fully appreciate the gospel?

8. Read 2 Corinthians 8:9 and Galatians 3:13. What stands out to you about Christ’s willingness to become poor and bear the curse of the Law for sinners?

9. It was said, “We are great sinners, but Christ is a great Savior.” How does that truth encourage you when you become aware of your own sin?

10. Read Ephesians 4:28. Paul doesn’t simply say, “Stop stealing.” What positive commands replace stealing? Why is honest work connected to generosity?

11. The sermon identified three gospel-shaped responses to possessions: Receive thankfully, work honestly, give generously. Which of these is easiest for you? Which is most challenging? Why?

12. How would our homes, workplaces, and churches look different if we consistently practiced contentment, integrity, and joyful generosity?

13. What is one practical way you can display gospel-shaped generosity this week to your family, church, neighbor, or someone in need? 

1. Read Exodus 20:1-14
2. 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?
3. Exodus 20 begins with redemption before command: “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out…” How does that order change the way we understand obedience?
4. Adultery is more than rule-breaking; it is covenant betrayal. Why is marriage so precious to God, and how should that shape how Christians honor it?
5. Jesus teaches in Matthew 5:27–28 that the seventh commandment reaches the heart. What are some ways believers can wrongly reduce purity to outward behavior only?
6. Sexual purity is not simply external. It is worship. What does it look like to glorify God with our bodies, minds, habits, and private lives?
7. What are some areas where Christians today may be tempted to treat desire, entertainment, screens, conversations, or imagination as morally neutral? 
8. Read Psalm 119:9-16, then answer the following: How can you fight against immorality, impurity, and sexual sin in general?
9. How should the church respond with both truth and grace to those who have sinned sexually, those who are struggling secretly, and those who have been sinned against?
10. Exposed sinners must run to Christ, who washes, sanctifies, and justifies. How does the gospel give both hope for forgiveness and power for holiness?
11. Pray for one another's purity and holiness, whether in marriage, in singleness, or whatever stage/season of life you are all in. 

1. Read or Recite I Thessalonians 4:3 - 5 together.

2. Read Exodus 20:13.

3. What stood out to you from today’s sermon?

4. Who and what does the term murder refer to in Exodus 20:13?

5. The 6^th 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?

6. What are some ways that we can practically demonstrate that human life is precious?

7. Read Matthew 5:21, 22.  Jesus speaks about murder in one’s heart and murder with one’s lips.  When you ponder Jesus words, what comes to your mind?

8. Pastor Nate said that all of us are guilty of murder in our hearts and with our lips. What do you think of that statement?

9. The sermon concluded with the Good News of Jesus Christ. How does the Gospel compel us to live in obedience to the 6^th Commandment? 

10. In consideration of the Good News of Jesus Christ, spend some time praising Jesus for how incredible He is.
11. Pray

1. Read or recite Psalm 23 together.

2. Read Exodus 20:12.

3. What is the most popular phrase in the first 12 verses of Exodus, and why does the LORD keep repeating it?

4. How does remembering “whose we are” direct us toward the Gospel? 

5. Commandment #5 of the Decalogue is the first of the horizontal commandments and it serves as a bridge between the commandments concerning love for God and love for our neighbors. Why do you think honoring our parents serves as the foundation for how we treat others?

6. What does it mean to honor our father and our mother?

7. During the sermon, it was mentioned that children outside the home can publicly and privately hold their parents in the highest regard by caring for their parents’ needs, bringing joy to them, showing appreciation, and asking for forgiveness. Which of these stands out to you? 

8. When we, by the power of the Spirit, obey commandment #5 of the Decalogue, we are imitating Christ, being a light for Christ, and pleasing Christ. How does that reality help us or encourage us to honor our parents?

9. No condition or caveat is attached to the commandment “honor your father and your mother.” But what are some ways in which people justify disobedience to the 5^th commandment?

10. What is the reason given for obeying the 5^th commandment of the Decalogue? Also look at Deuteronomy 5:16 and Ephesians 6:1 – 3.

11. We learn from the 5^th Commandment and other Scriptures (e.g., Ps. 19:7–11) that God rewards His people for obedience to His Word. What are some ways that God graciously and generously rewards His people for obedience to His Word?
12. Pray

1. Read or recite Psalm 23 together.

2. Read Exodus 20:8 - 11.

3. Now that we have covered four of the 10 commandments, which one of them has stood out to you and why?

4. Which of the remaining six commandments are you eager to learn about? 

5. A question was asked at the beginning of the sermon, “What is the Sabbath day?” Eight responses were given to that question. Which of the 8 responses caught your attention?

6. Do you think that believers today should obey commandment #4 of the Decalogue? Why or why not?

7. Do believers have to practice a Sabbath on a particular day of the week? Why have believers historically practiced a Sabbath on Sunday, the Lord’s Day?

8. Why is it difficult for believers in our culture to practice a Sabbath once a week? Is there anything that specifically prevents you from taking a Sabbath weekly?

9. How does gathering with God’s people help us fix our mind’s attention, heart’s affection, and soul’s adoration on God as our Creator and Redeemer?

10. What does it mean that Jesus is our ultimate Sabbath rest, and how does that encourage you?

11. Pray for the dads of MBC and VBS.

1. What does it mean to “take the name of the LORD” in Exodus 20:7? How is this command about more than just avoiding certain words or phrases?
2. In the Bible, a person’s name often represents their character, reputation, and identity. What does God’s name reveal about who He is?
3. How can someone take God’s name “in vain” through their actions, not just their speech? What are some examples of claiming to belong to God while living in a way that misrepresents Him?
4. Why is God so serious about His name being honored? What does this teach us about His holiness, glory, and worth?
5. How does Exodus 20:7 connect to the calling of God’s people to represent Him before the world? What does it mean that we carry His name?
6. Where are you most tempted to forget that you represent God: at home, work, church, online, or with friends? Why do you think that area is especially challenging?
7. How can our words either honor or dishonor the name of God? Think about worship, prayer, promises, jokes, complaints, gossip, and everyday conversations.
8. What is the danger of using Christian language without a heart that truly honors God? How can religious words become empty or vain?
9. How does Jesus perfectly honor the Father’s name? How does the gospel give us both forgiveness for dishonoring God and power to live for His glory?
10. What is one practical way you can intentionally represent God’s name this week? How can the group pray for you as you seek to live for His glory?

1. Read Psalm 23 together.

2. Read Exodus 20:1 - 6.

3. What, if anything, did you learn from Sunday’s sermon on the 2^nd commandment of the Decalogue?

4. Why doesn’t Yahweh permit His people to create any representations of Him?

5. What is the jealousy of God? Why is the jealousy of God good and right?

6. Can you think of any individuals who displayed godly jealousy in the Scriptures?

7. Fathers and future fathers, we have been given by God the incredible responsibility of setting a God-honoring spiritual agenda and atmosphere for generations to come. As you ponder this reality, what thoughts or ideas come to mind?

8. Pastor Nate mentioned three ways in which Dads and Future Dads can create a spiritual agenda and atmosphere that magnifies the LORD in the home and for generations to come. What were they, and what do you think of them? 

9. What are some other ways dads and future dads can make their homes spiritual training centers where the Gospel is taught, and Gospel living is modeled?

10. What are some challenges facing dads and future dads as they seek, by the Spirit’s power, to create a spiritual agenda and atmosphere that magnifies the LORD in the home and for generations to come? 

11. Prayer