Exodus 20-Outline

 Exodus 20

Study: The Ten Commandments

Store: “Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Apply: God’s Deliverance

Learn: Jesus and the Ten Commandments

·       Today we are going to evaluate the 10 Commandments from both sides of the Cross.

o   Under each verse write out the Commandment God gave in the Old Testament and then what Jesus said about that commandment in the new.

          The Old Testament                              The New Testament

Exodus 20:3-	Matthew 4:10-
Exodus 20:4-	Luke 16:13-
Exodus 20:7-	Matthew 5:34-
Exodus 20:8-	Mark 2:27, 28-
Exodus 20:12-	Matthew 10:37-
Exodus 20:13-	Matthew 5:22-
Exodus 20:14-	Matthew 5:28-
Exodus 20:15-	Matthew 5:40

Exodus 20:16-	Matthew 12:36-
Exodus 20:17-	Luke 12:15-

- Why were the Ten Commandments necessary for the Israelites?

-Go back and review each commandment given in Exodus 20, next to each verse write down 1 Biblical fact why God established it.

  Exodus 20:3-

 Exodus 20:4-

                 -In what ways do we allow things to become our gods? What are some things that have taken                    the place of God in your life?

       Exodus 20:7-

 Exodus 20:8-

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     Exodus 20:16-

     Exodus 20:17-

- Which commandment is the first to be followed with a promise?

·       What was the promise?

            How does what Jesus said, differ from what the Ten Commandments said?

-Why did the Pharisees and Sadducees struggle with what Jesus said about the Ten Commandments?

       - Galatians 2:14-21; Galatians 3

             -According to Galatians 5 how are we free from the law today?

-Why are we still called to obey the commandments today?

    How does the law protect us?

Exodus 20:18-21

            God speaks to His people in different ways, what was His purpose for speaking the way He did                  according to verse 18?

 Why was it important for God to get His point and message across to the people of Israel?

·       In what ways has the Lord spoke to you, in order to get your attention or His message across?

                In verse 20 why did Moses tell the people of Israel to not be afraid?

  God wasn’t trying to scare the Israelites, what was He trying to show them? Why?

  How did Moses encourage them to apply the fear they had, in the latter part of vs. 20?

  There is an important message in verse 20 that we are to learn? What is it?

  God desires for us to follow Him because we love Him, not because we are afraid.  The more we grow in our relationship with Him, the more we will grow in love. The more we learn about who He is, the more we will desire to be with Him.

  “Perfect love expels all fear.” 1 John 4:18

   Exodus 20:22-26

                               Proper Use of Altars

-  List out each instruction God gives the people of Israel regarding the altars.

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- Why was the Lord so specific in how the altars were to be built?

-What was the Lord trying to prevent from happening?

- What was the purpose and use of the altar?

How can you apply Exodus 20 to your life?



What benefits do you have on this side of the Cross?

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The Gift of Fruitfulness

Fruitfulness…

I love this gift. Fruitfulness is an abundance of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives. It produces many gifts; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control to be exact. It is the gift that keeps on giving, day in and day out. Fruitfulness is not something we can obtain ourselves, it comes from the Holy Spirit and staying attached to the vine. As long as we stay attached to the vine fruit will be produced, which means more fruit to be given.

"Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful apart from me. Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:4-5

Like Father, Like Son

"In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and began preaching. His message was, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near. ” The prophet Isaiah was speaking about John when he said, “He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the L ord ’s coming! Clear the road for him!"(Matthew 3:1-3 NLT)

As a Father I can't help but compare and relate John's message with the message I send to my children. As the leader and example in my home how does my message sound to the ones around me? Do I represent the same message John did? What would my family write about my message I show with my words and actions?

During these holidays I pray that I can live as faithful as John the Baptist did. Remembering how influential my life and message is to the ones around me.

"Like Father Like Son" as the saying goes.

Father thank you for revealing in a new way the message of John the Baptist. Thank you for showing me what YOU want my message to be throughout my family. Help me be a living example of you daily, no matter the cost. AMEN