The Third Commandment – The Lord’s Name
In this lesson on the Ten Commandments, we’ll look at #3, taking the Lord’s name in vain. We will notice the 1) content of the command and 2) the consequence of the command.
Tag: Ten Commandments
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The Second Commandment – Idolatry
In Exodus 20, the second commandment prohibits idolatry. Idolatry 1) Is a reality, 2) Replaces God, 3) Takes many forms. Each person should know this commandment.
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The First Commandment – No Other gods
Having no other gods before the LORD means: 1) God comes first! 2) Identify Idols! 3) Repent of Idolatry. To understand the importance of the first commandment in relationship to competition with God. We do not have to bow down to a graven image to be caught up in idolatry.
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“I have performed the commandment of the Lord!”
King Saul claimed, "I have performed the commandment of the Lord" (1 Samuel 15:13), but obeyed only partly. Jesus wants us to obey all His words, not just some.
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God’s Commandments – “Worship God!”
In this lesson about Bible Commandments, we will look at the commandment, “Worship God!” To worship God we must 1) Understand Worship, 2) Acknowledge God as the Object of Worship 3) Put Away Idols that Compete with Worshipping God. Each hearer should know what the command “Worship God” means.
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The Contents of the Ark of the Covenant
In this lesson, we will focus on the contents of the Ark of the Covenant and their meaning: 1) Pot of Manna, 2) Aaron’s Rod that Budded, 3) Ten Commandments. The hearer will understand that God gives us reminders as to what is important regarding His love for us, His authority, and our obedience.
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Keeping God’s Commandments
Why keep God's commandments (Psalm 119:57-64)? 1) God Is Gracious, 2) Human Ways Are Sinful, 3) His Commandments Are Loving. Each person should understand why we obey.
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Obeying God’s Commandments
We learn that we must empty self if we are to obey God in the way God wants to be obeyed (Philippians 2:5-8).
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The Tenth Commandment – Thou Shalt Not Covet
"Thou shalt not covet" (Exodus 20:17): 1) What Covetousness Is, 2) The Old Testament, 3) The New Testament. Each person should know why we must not covet today.
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The Ninth Commandment – Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness
The ninth commandment (Exodus 20): 1) What Bearing False Witness Is, 2) The Old Testament on Lying, 3) The New Testament on Lying. Each person should see why it matters.
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The Eighth Commandment – Thou Shalt Not Steal
"Thou shalt not steal" (Exodus 20): 1) Theft Under the Old Covenant, 2) Under the New Covenant, 3) Lessons for Today. Each person should be able to explain why.
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The Seventh Commandment – Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
"Thou shalt not commit adultery" (Exodus 20): 1) Adultery Defined, 2) Under the Old Covenant, 3) Under the New Covenant. Each person should know the Bible's teaching.
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The Sixth Commandment – You Shall Not Murder
"You shall not murder" (Exodus 20): 1) The Verb, 2) The Vindication, 3) The Vitality Today, 4) The Value. Each person should explain why this command must be respected.
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The Fifth Commandment – Honor Thy Father and Mother
"Honor thy father and mother" (Exodus 20): 1) Rendering Honor, 2) The Recipients of Honor, 3) The Results of Honor. Each person should understand what honor entails.
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The Fourth Commandment – “Remember the Sabbath”
"Remember the Sabbath" (Exodus 20:8-11): 1) The Rule, 2) The Rationale, 3) The Relevance. Each person should understand this commandment for Israel and for us today.
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The First Commandment – No Other gods
No other gods before the LORD (Exodus 20:3-5) means 1) God Comes First, 2) Identify Idols, 3) Repent of Idolatry. Each person should know the first commandment.
