Poster Presented with the Ten Commandments from Exodus 20 Yard Poster Seen These Days Synopsis of the Ten Commandments: (Read by Elder of the Church) 1. THOU SHALT HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME 2. THOU SHALT NOT MAKE UNTO THEE ANY GRAVEN IMAGES 3. THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN VAIN 4. REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY TO KEEP HOLY 5. HONOR THY FATHER AND THY MOTHER 6. THOU SHALT NOT KILL 7. THOU SHALT NOT COMMIT ADULTRY 8. THOU SHALT NOT STEAL 9. THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST THY NEIGHBOR 10. THOU SHALT NOT COVET ANYTHING THAT IS THY NEIGHBORS God formed a covenant with Israel at Mount Sinai. He demanded total devotion. The Ten Commandments gave us timeless truths and clear moral standards. Exodus 17:8-18:27, The Amalekites, descendants from Esau, hated the Israelites. After Moses led the victory against this enemy, he was visited by his father-in-law. The two helped each other: Jethro gave Moses wise advice about delegating responsibility, and Moses told Jethro about God's faithful care of the Israelites. Moses showed several qualities of a good leader. He relied on God and gave Him credit for victory. Moses also accepted help, was teachable, and kept his priorities straight. He learned to delegate responsibility and trusted others to lead. Ask God to help you be a willing team player Exodus 19:1-25, After God rescued the Israelites from the Egyptians, He lead them into the Sinai Desert. Only God was able to keep them alive. He fed them and took care of them. Then God called for a huge prayer meeting, where He would come down to Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people. When they needed Him the most, God revealed His presence. Let go and Let God. Witness His power. He will come through for you, if you let Him. Excerpt from My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers: "Sometimes we wish He would make us be obedient, and at other times we wish He would leave us alone. Whenever God's will is in complete control, He removes all pressure. And when we deliberately choose to obey Him, He will reach to the remotest star and to the ends of the earth to assist us with all of His mighty power." More laws from God were given to the Israelites: deceit, injury, slavery, robbery, property, immorality, and religion. Why all these laws? So the moral life of His people would be pleasing to Him. Max Lucado is one of today's favorite Christian authors. He is described as a preacher who writes and a writer who preaches. He describes The Book of Proverbs as this in The Inspirational Study Bible: "Proverbs is a collection of lamps. Not spotlights that blind. Not bonfires that blaze. But lamps. Lamps that do for our heart what the lamps in your house do for your eyes. They chase away the darkness. "The commandment is a lamp," wrote Solomon, "and the law a light; reproofs of instruction are the way of life"(6:23). Reading Proverbs turns on the lamps in the dark corners of life. Corners such as: Foolishness. Wisdom. Pride. Humility. Fear. Insecurity. Wealth. Mercy. Lust. Diligence. Laziness. Prudence. Anger. Flattery. Gossip. Violence. And that's just a start Having trouble with an enemy? Turn on the lamp of patience: "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger (15:1). Having trouble with greed? Flip the switch of prudence: "Better is a life with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble (15:16). Anxious about tomorrow? Sit under the light of trust: "Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established (16:3). See what I mean? Time spent with Proverbs makes a heart wise. It's a practical guide for getting along with others. Whereas Psalms tells you how to get along with God, Proverbs tells you how to get along with people. Whereas Psalms is a book for Sunday, Proverbs is a book for Monday. Why don't you flip a on a few lights and see for yourself?" Proverbs 3:1-35: • God promises to guide those who obey and trust Him. Those who obey must actively explore God's Word. • Depend on God in every part of your life, and He will guide, protect, and comfort you. In the book, "Pleasing God" by R.C. Sproul, he reflects back on his salvation. "when I first became a Christian I was introduced to the priorities of the Christian community. I learned quickly that it was expected of me that I have a daily devotion time, a time reserved for Bible reading and prayer. I was expected to go to church. I was expected to have a kind of piety that was evident by not cursing, not drinking, not smoking, and the like. I had no idea that biblical righteousness went far beyond these things…. Soon, however, I found that there was more to the Christian life than daily devotions and sanctified words. I realized that God wanted more. He wanted me to grow in my faith and obedience, to go beyond milk to meat. I also discovered that Christian jargon was an almost meaningless form of communication, both to non-Christians and Christians alike. I found myself more interested in echoing a subculture's lingo than in finding true godliness. My error was this: I was confusing spirituality with righteousness. I also discovered that I was not alone in this. I was caught up with a crowd who confused the means with the end. Spirituality can be a cheap substitute for righteousness…. Righteousness has rules, but it is more than rules. If we care for rules without caring for people, we have missed the goal of righteousness. The scriptural rule come from God precisely because He cares about people. We need rules to be righteous, but they must be the right rules. They must be God's rules. We may accept no substitutes. In God's Word we find adequate rules for pleasing God with a righteous life. And if we abide by those rules, we are not goal-less fanatics, but true children of the King." New Testament 1st and 2nd COMMANDMENTS: Scripture Memory: Matthew 22:37 "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul and with all thy mind." Matthew 22:39 "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." First found in Leviticus 19:18 • For the believer, these replaced previous commandments and with loving God and others all else falls into place • II Corinthians – Examine yourself: 13:5,6 Go to scripture above and below these 2 commandments to further expound on them. Question: What do the commandments and laws do for us? • Hebrews 10:16 continuing to the end of the chapter Question: What, through these, are we overcoming? • Satan – threat to the kingdom of darkness Scripture Reference: Philippians 2 – Seek the face of God Judgement Seat: Do you want to hear, "Enter in my good and faithful servant." Or, enter in by the skin of your teeth or Matthew 7:23, "Depart from me I know you not." Don't get to the point where the Holy Ghost quits knockin' at your door! Explain that the Lord with not leave you nor forsake you, basically, but you will not listen and not hear the Lord. Scripture Reference: "TO KEEP YOUR LIFE WITH CHRIST GREAT, READ PHILIPPIANS 4:8!" Romans 6:16 Romans 12:1, 2 continuing to the end of the chapter 2John This document is proprietary and confidential to His Indwelling Spirit Ministries and those who are being sent it to be forwarded to Moroccan Missionaries. Unauthorized use and distribution are prohibited. His Indwelling Spirit Ministries, All Rights Reserved® BBSOCS Ministries, a subministry of His Indwelling Spirit Ministries, Columbus, Ohio USA