Reading selections and questions for Sunday, April 18, 2010
1) Exodus 20:1-17
The Ten Commandments describe the holiness that is required for fellowship with God. Which is the easiest for you to obey? Which is hardest? How are these rules a gift of grace from the Creator to His people? How do you think the Lord punishes those who misuse His name through profanity? How do you seek to honor God on the Sabbath? What does it mean to honor you parents as an adult?
2) Exodus 19:1-13; 20:18-21
What was God teaching the Israelites about Himself? About Moses, their leader? Why did God approach the people this way? What was God’s promise to them (19:5-6)?
3) Matthew 5:17
How did Jesus fulfill the purpose of the Law?
Matthew 5:21-22, 27-28, 33-37
How did Jesus expand their understanding of the Law? How does this change a person’s approach to obeying the Ten Commandments?
4) Mark 12:28-31
Jesus’ summary of the Law has two parts. What are they? Which of the Ten Commandments apply to each part of Jesus summary?
Romans 13:8-10
What is the fulfillment of the Law, according to Paul? Does your adherence to the Ten Commandments reflect this attitude?
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