The Covenant of God Preserves Life -Honour Your Father and Mother
The Covenant of God Values Life- Do Not Murder
The Covenant of God Protects Life- Do not Commit Adultery
The Covenant of God Satisfies Your Desires- Do not Steal
The Covenant of God Values Truth- Do not Lie
The Covenant of God Values Trust in God- Do not Covet
Discussion Questions
What makes the Ten Commandments special? How might they be applied in modern society? Think of social issues. (Euthanasia, abortion etc.)
How do the Ten Commandments help us understand the character of Jesus?
In light of our discussion on the 6th commandment, and the command given to Adam to "subdue the earth", why do you think God values mans relations to one another?
What do you think theologians mean when they say, "Christ fulfilled the law"?
What does Ephesians 1:11 have to do with the 10th Commandment?
Why do situational ethics fail?
Considering the last three sermons (Exodus 20:1-17), what do you think Paul means when he says, "The law, then, was our guardian until Christ, so that we could be justified by faith." (Galatians 3:24)
