Rev. David Holwick ZC Exodus series, #11
Exodus 20:1-11
DON’T DIS THE DIVINE
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I. It started out so simple…
II. The Ten Commandments have been a lightning rod.
A. Ten Commandment conflicts in courthouses and town squares.
B. Modern society has moved away from commandments.
III. Ten Commandments are more than basic morality.
A. For many, killing, fornicating and stealing sum up the Ten.
B. The New Testament expands on this.
C. Don’t reduce God to a morality policeman.
IV. How to keep God in his rightful place.
A. No other gods – he allows no competition. 20:3
B. No idols – don’t reduce God to something you create. 20:4
C. Protect God’s name: do not take him lightly. 20:7
D. Honor his day – God deserves some of your time. 20:8
V. God has commanded; do you obey?